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Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone 16 across performance, display, camera, battery, storage, expert reviews and user rating to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: Apple iPhone 17e scores higher on the Geekbench Multi-Core test with 8,236, while Apple iPhone 16 scores 7,995, making Apple iPhone 17e the better performer.
Display: Both Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 16 offer the same screen size of 6.1 inches, but Apple iPhone 17e features a Super Retina XDR OLED display compared to Apple iPhone 16's Super Retina XDR, making Apple iPhone 17e the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: Both Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 16 feature a 48 MP primary rear camera.
Front Camera: Both Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 16 feature a 12 MP primary front camera.
Battery: Apple iPhone 17e offers a higher battery capacity with 4005 mAh, while Apple iPhone 16 offers 3561 mAh, making Apple iPhone 17e better for longer battery life.
Storage: Apple iPhone 17e offers higher internal storage with 256 GB, while Apple iPhone 16 offers 128 GB, making Apple iPhone 17e the better option for storage.
Expert Review: Apple iPhone 16 receives a higher expert rating of 8 from the editorial team, while Apple iPhone 17e is rated 7.7.
User Rating: Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 16 both receive the same user rating of 4.6.
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Summary
Release Date
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11 Mar, 2026
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13 Sep, 2024
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14 May, 2026
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Performance
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Apple A19
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Apple A18
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
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Hexa Core (upto 4.26 GHz)
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Hexa Core (upto 4.04 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 4.61 GHz)
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8 GB RAM
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8 GB RAM
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16 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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6.82 inches (17.32 cm)
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Super Retina XDR OLED
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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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1440x3168 px (QHD+)
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60 Hz Refresh Rate
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60 Hz Refresh Rate
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144 Hz Refresh Rate
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Rear Camera
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48 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera (upto 2x Optical Zoom)
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48 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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200 MP
Primary Camera (upto 3.7x Optical Zoom)
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N/A
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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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200 MP
Telephoto Camera
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N/A
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N/A
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50 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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Front Camera
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12 MP
Ultra-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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4005 mAh
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3561 mAh
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6600 mAh
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20W Fast Charging
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20W Fast Charging
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100W 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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256 GB
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128 GB
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512 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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7.7/10
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8.0/10
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8.7/10
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Pros
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Cons
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User Ratings
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4.6/5
(201 ratings)
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4.6/5
(195,938 ratings)
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4.6/5
(29 ratings)
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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2,112,540
AnTuTu Score
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1,764,170
AnTuTu Score
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3,977,648
AnTuTu Score
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N/A
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N/A
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15h 10m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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Compare Prices
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₹64,900
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₹69,900
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₹159,999
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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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Mar 04, 2026
(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 v26
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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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Excellent
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Excellent
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Best In Class
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Chipset
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Apple A19 T8150a
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Apple A18
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC
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Processor
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Hexa Core
4.26 GHz, Dual core 2.6 GHz, Quad core |
Hexa Core
4.04 GHz, Dual core 2.42 GHz, Quad core |
Octa core
4.61 GHz, Dual core, Oryon 3.62 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon |
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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3 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 840
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RAM
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8 GB
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8 GB
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16 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR5X
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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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2,112,540
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1,764,170
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3,977,648
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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15.0 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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3,832
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N/A
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6,450
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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7.0 %
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10.0 %
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7.0 %
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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17.1 %
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12.4 %
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21.7 %
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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 OLED
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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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6.82 inches (17.32 cm)
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Resolution
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1170x2532 px (FHD+)
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1179x2556 px (FHD+)
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1440x3168 px (QHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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1200 nits
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2000 nits
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4500 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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144 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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19.8:9
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Pixel Density
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460 ppi
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461 ppi
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510 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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89.7 %
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Screen Protection
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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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
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Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
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87.1 %
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N/A
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94.49 %
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Design
Height
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146.7 mm
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147.6 mm
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162.98 mm
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Width
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71.5 mm
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71.6 mm
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76.81 mm
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Thickness
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7.80 mm
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7.80 mm
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8.19 mm
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Weight
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170 grams
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170 grams
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232 grams
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Build Material
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Back: 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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N/A
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Ruggedness
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Dust proof
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Dust proof
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N/A
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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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Best In Class
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Resolution
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48 MP
Primary Camera10x Digital Zoom 2x Optical Zoomf/1.6 Wide Angle26 mm focal length 1/2.55" sensor size 0.7µm 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 |
200 MP
Primary Camera105x Digital Zoom 3.7x Optical Zoomf/1.8535 mm focal length LYT 901 0.7µm pixel size |
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N/A
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12 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera13 mm focal length 0.7µm pixel size |
200 MP
f/2.67 Telephoto Camera85 mm focal length 1/1.28" sensor size |
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N/A
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N/A
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50 MP
f/2.0 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera14 mm focal length |
Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection 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-color 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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N/A
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8000 x 6000 Pixels
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N/A
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Settings
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N/A
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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N/A
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Shooting Modes
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High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode Macro Mode |
N/A
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Camera Features
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10 x Digital Zoom
2 x Optical Zoom |
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
105 x Digital Zoom
3.7 x Optical Zoom |
Video Recording
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4k @24/25/30/60 fps
Full HD @25/30/60/120/240 fps HD @30 fps |
4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps |
8k @30 fps
4k @30/60/120 fps Full HD @30/60/120 fps |
Video Recording Features
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Optical Image stabilization
Audio Zoom |
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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Excellent
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Excellent
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Best In Class
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Resolution
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12 MP
f/1.9 Ultra-Wide Angle Primary Camera23 mm focal length 1/3.6" sensor size 1µm pixel size |
12 MP
f/1.9 Wide Angle Primary Camera23 mm focal length 1/3.6" sensor size |
50 MP
f/2.45 Primary Camera |
Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus
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Yes
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N/A
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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 @24/25/30/60 fps
Full HD @25/30/60/120 fps |
4k @60 fps
Full HD @120 fps |
N/A
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Battery
Battery Rating
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Capacity
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4005 mAh
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3561 mAh
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6600 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 100W 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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15h 10m
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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1h 26m 0s
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1h 20m 0s
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0h 36m 0s
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Storage
Internal Storage
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256 GB / 512 GB
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128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
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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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N/A
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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
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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 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 / N70 / N75
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / 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 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N18 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 / N79 / N80 / N81 / N83 / N84 / N89 |
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 3500(band 48) / 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 1700(band 66) / 2100(band 1) / 1500(band 32) / 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) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 3500(band 48) / 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) / 3700(band 43)
FD-LTE 1700(band 66) / 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 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) |
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SIM 2
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 / N70 / N75
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / 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 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N18 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 / N79 / N80 / N81 / N83 / N84 / N89 |
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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) / 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) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) / 1700(band 66) |
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) / 700(band 12) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 1700(band 66) |
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SAR Value
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N/A
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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/ax) 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 7 (802.11 be/ax) 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 v5.3
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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 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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USB Type-C
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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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₹64,900
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₹159,999
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