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Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 16 256GB across performance, display, camera, battery, storage and expert reviews to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: Apple iPhone 16 256GB runs at a higher processing speed of 4.04 GHz, while Apple iPhone 13 runs at 3.23 GHz, making Apple iPhone 16 256GB the better performer.
Display: Both Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 16 256GB offer the same screen size of 6.1 inches and feature the same Super Retina XDR display.
Rear Camera: Apple iPhone 16 256GB offers a higher rear camera resolution with 48 MP, while Apple iPhone 13 offers 12 MP, making Apple iPhone 16 256GB better for rear camera photography.
Front Camera: Both Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 16 256GB feature a 12 MP primary front camera.
Battery: Apple iPhone 16 256GB offers a higher battery capacity with 3561 mAh, while Apple iPhone 13 offers 3227 mAh, making Apple iPhone 16 256GB better for longer battery life.
Storage: Apple iPhone 16 256GB offers higher internal storage with 256 GB, while Apple iPhone 13 offers 128 GB, making Apple iPhone 16 256GB the better option for storage.
Expert Review: The editorial team rates both Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 16 256GB equally at 8.
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Apple iPhone 13
₹45,690
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Apple iPhone 16 256GB
₹89,900
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Summary
Release Date
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17 Sep, 2021
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13 Sep, 2024
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06 May, 2026
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Performance
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Apple A15 Bionic
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Apple A18
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
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Hexa Core (upto 3.23 GHz)
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Hexa Core (upto 4.04 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 3.8 GHz)
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4 GB RAM
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8 GB RAM
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12 GB RAM
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Display
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
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6.31 inches (16.03 cm)
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Super Retina XDR
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Super Retina XDR
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AMOLED
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1170x2532 px (FHD+)
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1179x2556 px (FHD+)
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1216x2640 px (FHD+)
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60 Hz Refresh Rate
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60 Hz Refresh Rate
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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Rear Camera
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12 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera (upto 2x Optical Zoom)
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48 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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50 MP
Primary Camera
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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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50 MP
Telephoto Camera (upto 3x Optical Zoom)
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N/A
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N/A
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8 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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Front Camera
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12 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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12 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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50 MP
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Battery
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3227 mAh
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3561 mAh
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6500 mAh
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20W Fast Charging
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20W Fast Charging
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90W Flash Charging
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Wireless Charging
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Wireless Charging
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Wireless Charging
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Storage
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128 GB
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256 GB
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256 GB
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NVMe
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NVMe
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UFS 4.1
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Expert Review
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8.0/10
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8.0/10
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8.4/10
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Pros
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Cons
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User Ratings
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4.6/5
(304,284 ratings)
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N/A
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4.4/5
(109 ratings)
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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N/A
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1,764,170
AnTuTu Score
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3,000,897
AnTuTu Score
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N/A
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N/A
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16h 04m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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Video
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There are no videos available for the device.
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User Feedback
General
Launch Date
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Sep 17, 2021
(Official)
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Sep 13, 2024
(Official)
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May 06, 2026
(Official)
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Operating System
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iOS v15
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iOS v18
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Android v16
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OS Updates
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N/A
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5 Years
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5 Year
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Security Updates
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N/A
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5 Years
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7 Year
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Custom UI
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N/A
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N/A
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Origin OS
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Chipset
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Apple A15 Bionic
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Apple A18
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SM8845
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Processor
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Hexa Core
3.23 GHz, Dual core, Avalanche 1.82 GHz, Quad core, Blizzard |
Hexa Core
4.04 GHz, Dual core 2.42 GHz, Quad core |
Octa core
3.8 GHz, Dual core, Oryon V3 Phoenix L 3.32 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
Architecture (The higher, the better)
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64 bit
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64 bit
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64 bit
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Fabrication (The lower, the better)
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5 nm
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3 nm
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3 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Apple GPU (four-core graphics)
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Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)
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Adreno 829
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RAM
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4 GB
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8 GB
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12 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR5
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LPDDR5X Ultra
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Performance Test Results
AnTuTu Score (The higher, the better) AnTuTu benchmark measures overall performance of a phone by stress-testing CPU, GPU, RAM, etc.
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N/A
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1,764,170
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3,000,897
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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13.0 s
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14.0 s
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14.0 s
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Gaming Test Results
Wild Life Extreme (The higher, the better) Wild Life Extreme is a classic mobile benchmark; it renders in 4K to test the peak performance of a wide range of devices.
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N/A
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N/A
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4,004
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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8.0 %
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10.0 %
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5.0 %
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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21.8 %
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12.4 %
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17.4 %
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Display
Display Rating
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Best In Class
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Display Type
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Super Retina XDR
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Super Retina XDR
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AMOLED
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Screen Size
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
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6.31 inches (16.03 cm)
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Resolution
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1170x2532 px (FHD+)
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1179x2556 px (FHD+)
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1216x2640 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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1200 nits
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2000 nits
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5000 nits
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HBM Brightness
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800 nits
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2000 nits
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N/A
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Refresh Rate
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60 Hz
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60 Hz
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120 Hz
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Aspect Ratio
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19.5:9
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19.5:9
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19.5:9
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Pixel Density
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457 ppi
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461 ppi
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460 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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86.89 %
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86.24 %
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90.11 %
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Screen Protection
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Yes
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Yes
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N/A
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes with notch
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Yes
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Yes with punch-hole display
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HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes HDR 10+
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Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
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N/A
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N/A
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94.38 %
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Design
Height
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146.7 mm
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147.6 mm
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150.83 mm
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Width
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71.5 mm
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71.6 mm
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71.76 mm
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Thickness
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7.6 mm
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7.80 mm
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7.99 mm
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Weight
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174 grams
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170 grams
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191 grams
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Build Material
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Back: Gorilla Glass
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Back: Color-infused Glass
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Back: Glass
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Water Resistance
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Yes Water resistant IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
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Yes Water resistant IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
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Yes Water resistant IP68 IP69 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
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Ruggedness
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Dust proof
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Dust proof
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Dust proof
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Rear Camera
Rear Camera Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Resolution
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12 MP
Primary Camera5x Digital Zoom 2x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Wide Angle1/1.9" sensor size Sensor-shift Image Stabilization 1.7µm pixel size |
48 MP
Primary Camera10x Digital Zoomf/1.6 Wide Angle26 mm focal length 1/1.56" sensor size Sensor-shift Image Stabilization 1µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.57IMX921 |
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12 MP
f/2.4 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera13 mm focal length |
12 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera13 mm focal length 0.7µm pixel size |
50 MP
f/2.65 Telephoto Camera |
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N/A
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N/A
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8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus Dual Pixel Autofocus
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Yes Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
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Yes
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OIS
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Flash
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Yes Dual LED Flash
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Yes Dual-color LED Flash
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Yes Dual LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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4000 x 3000 Pixels
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8000 x 6000 Pixels
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N/A
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Settings
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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N/A
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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode Macro Mode |
N/A
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Camera Features
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5 x Digital Zoom
2 x Optical Zoom Apple ProRAW Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
N/A
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Video Recording
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4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps |
4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps |
8k @30 fps
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60/120 fps |
Video Recording Features
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Slow Motion
Video HDR Night Time-Lapse Action Mode Audio Zoom Stereo recording |
Slow Motion
Video HDR Night Time-Lapse Macro Video Action Mode Audio Zoom Stereo recording |
N/A
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Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Best In Class
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Resolution
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12 MP
f/2.2 Wide Angle Primary Camera23 mm focal length 1/3.6" sensor size |
12 MP
f/1.9 Wide Angle Primary Camera23 mm focal length 1/3.6" sensor size |
50 MP
f/2.0 Primary Camera |
Autofocus
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N/A
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Yes
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Yes
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Flash
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Yes Retina Flash
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Yes Retina Flash
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Yes Screen flash
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Video Recording
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4k @60 fps
Full HD @120 fps |
4k @60 fps
Full HD @120 fps |
N/A
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Battery
Battery Rating
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Capacity
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3227 mAh
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3561 mAh
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6500 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-ion
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Li-ion
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Li-ion
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Quick Charging
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Yes 20W Fast Charging 50% in 30 minutes
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Yes 20W Fast Charging 50% in 30 minutes
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Yes 90W Flash Charging
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Wireless Charging
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Yes 15W Wireless Charging
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Yes 25W Wireless Charging
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Yes 40W Wireless Charging
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark) (The higher, the better) PCMark Battery benchmark measures battery life of a phone with various activities such as web browsing, photo editing, writing, video editing, etc.
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N/A
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N/A
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16h 04m
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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1h 33m 17s
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1h 20m 0s
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0h 41m 0s
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Storage
Internal Storage
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128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
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128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
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256 GB / 512 GB
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Storage Type
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NVMe
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NVMe
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UFS 4.1
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Expandable Storage
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No
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No
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No
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Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano/eSIM
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Network Support
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5G 4G
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5G 4G
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5G 4G
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VoLTE
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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SIM 1
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N25 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N71 / N77 / N78 / N79 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N14 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N70 / N71 / N75 / N76 / N77 / N78 / N79 |
N/A
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
N/A
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SIM 2
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N14 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N70 / N71 / N75 / N76 / N77 / N78 / N79 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N18 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66 / N71 / N75
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 |
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N/A
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) / 3700(band 43) / 3500(band 48)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 1500(band 32) / 700(band 12) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 600(Band 71) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 1700(band 66) |
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SAR Value
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Head: 1.18 W/kg Body: 1.19 W/kg
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Head: 1.08 W/kg Body: 1.17 W/kg
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N/A
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Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz MIMO
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Yes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz MIMO
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Yes Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/n) 5GHz MIMO
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Wi-Fi Features
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Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v5.0
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Yes v5.3
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Yes v6.0
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GPS
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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NFC
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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IR Blaster
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N/A
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No
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Yes
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Multimedia
Stereo Speakers
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Yes
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Yes
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N/A
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Audio Jack
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Lightning
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USB Type-C
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USB Type-C
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Audio Features
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Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus
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Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus
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N/A
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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
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No
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No
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Yes
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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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N/A
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N/A
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On-screen
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Fingerprint Sensor Type
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N/A
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N/A
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Ultrasonic
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Other Sensors
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope
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