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Comparing the Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM vs Nothing Phone 4b 256GB across performance, display, camera, battery and storage to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM runs at a higher processing speed of 2.7 GHz, while Nothing Phone 4b 256GB runs at 2.3 GHz, making Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM the better performer.
Display: Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM offers a screen size of 6.78 inches, while Nothing Phone 4b 256GB offers 6.77 inches, making Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM the larger display of the two. Nothing Phone 4b 256GB features a Super AMOLED display compared to Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM's Flexible AMOLED, making Nothing Phone 4b 256GB the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: Both Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM and Nothing Phone 4b 256GB feature a 50 MP primary rear camera.
Front Camera: Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM offers a higher front camera resolution with 32 MP, while Nothing Phone 4b 256GB offers 16 MP, making Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM better for front camera photography.
Battery: Nothing Phone 4b 256GB offers a higher battery capacity with 6000 mAh, while Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM offers 5400 mAh, making Nothing Phone 4b 256GB better for longer battery life.
Storage: Both Nothing Phone 4a 12GB RAM and Nothing Phone 4b 256GB offer the same internal storage of 256 GB.
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Summary
Release Date
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13 Mar, 2026
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07 Jul, 2026
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14 Jul, 2026
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Performance
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
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Octa Core (upto 2.7 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.3 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.3 GHz)
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12 GB RAM
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8 GB RAM
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8 GB RAM
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Display
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6.78 inches (17.22 cm)
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6.77 inches (17.2 cm)
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6.77 inches (17.2 cm)
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Flexible AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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1224x2720 px (FHD+)
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1080x2344 px (FHD+)
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1080x2344 px (FHD+)
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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Rear Camera
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50 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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50 MP
Primary Camera
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50 MP
Primary Camera
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50 MP
Periscope Camera (upto 3.5x Optical Zoom)
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8 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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8 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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8 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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N/A
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N/A
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Front Camera
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32 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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16 MP
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16 MP
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Battery
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5400 mAh
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6000 mAh
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6000 mAh
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50W Quick Charging
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33W Fast Charging
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33W Fast Charging
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Storage
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256 GB
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256 GB
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128 GB
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UFS 3.1
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UFS 2.2
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UFS 2.2
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Expert Review
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8.1/10
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N/A
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N/A
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Pros
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Cons
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User Ratings
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4.5/5
(1,235 ratings)
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N/A
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N/A
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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14h 42m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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N/A
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N/A
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Compare Prices
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₹40,799
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₹38,999
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₹34,999
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User Feedback
General
Launch Date
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Mar 05, 2026
(Official)
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Jul 07, 2026
(Official)
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Jul 07, 2026
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v16
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Android v16
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Android v16
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OS Updates
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3 Year
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3 Year
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3 Year
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Security Updates
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6 Year
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6 Year
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6 Year
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Custom UI
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Nothing OS
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Nothing OS
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Nothing OS
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SM7635-AC
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SM6650
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SM6650
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Processor
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Octa core
2.7 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 2.4 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520 |
Octa core
2.3 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520 |
Octa core
2.3 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520 |
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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4 nm
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4 nm
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4 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Adreno 810
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Adreno 810
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Adreno 810
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RAM
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8 GB / 12 GB
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8 GB
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8 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR4X
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Performance Test Results
Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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21.0 s
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N/A
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N/A
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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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1,116
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N/A
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N/A
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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9.0 %
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N/A
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N/A
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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38.6 %
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N/A
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N/A
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Display
Display Rating
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Display Type
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Flexible AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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Screen Size
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6.78 inches (17.22 cm)
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6.77 inches (17.2 cm)
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6.77 inches (17.2 cm)
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Resolution
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1224x2720 px (FHD+)
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1080x2344 px (FHD+)
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1080x2344 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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4500 nits
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2000 nits
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2000 nits
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HBM Brightness
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1600 nits
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1200 nits
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1200 nits
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Refresh Rate
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120 Hz
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120 Hz
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120 Hz
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Aspect Ratio
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20:9
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20:9
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20:9
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Pixel Density
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440 ppi
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381 ppi
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381 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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87.37 %
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87.32 %
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87.32 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass Glass 7i
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Yes
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Yes
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes with punch-hole display
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Yes with punch-hole display
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Yes with punch-hole display
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HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
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Yes HDR 10+
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N/A
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N/A
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Design
Height
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163.9 mm
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164.4 mm
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164.4 mm
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Width
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77.5 mm
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78.2 mm
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78.2 mm
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Thickness
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8.5 mm
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8.6 mm
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8.6 mm
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Weight
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205 grams
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210 grams
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210 grams
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Build Material
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Back: Glass
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N/A
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N/A
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Water Resistance
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Yes Splash proof IP64
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Yes Water resistant IP64 (up to 20 minutes in a depth of 0.25 meter)
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Yes Water resistant IP64 (up to 20 minutes in a depth of 0.25 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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Very Good
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Resolution
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50 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.88 Wide Angle24 mm focal length 1/1.57" sensor size S5KGN9 1µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.81/2.76" sensor size |
50 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.81/2.76" sensor size |
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50 MP
f/2.88 Periscope Camera50 mm focal length 1/2.75" sensor size 0.64µm pixel size |
8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/4.0" sensor size |
8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/4.0" sensor size |
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8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera15 mm focal length 1/4.0" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
N/A
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N/A
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Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus
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Yes
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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 LED Flash
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Yes
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Yes
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Shooting Modes
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High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
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N/A
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N/A
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Camera Features
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Optical Zoom
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N/A
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N/A
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Video Recording
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4k @30 fps
Full HD @30/60/120 fps |
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps |
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps |
Video Recording Features
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Optical Image stabilization
Slow Motion |
Dual Video Recording
Slow Motion |
Dual Video Recording
Slow Motion |
Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Resolution
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32 MP
f/2.2 Wide Angle Primary Camera1/3.44" sensor size |
16 MP
f/2.4 Primary Camera |
16 MP
f/2.4 Primary Camera |
Flash
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Yes Screen flash
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Yes Screen flash
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Yes Screen flash
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Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
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N/A
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N/A
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Battery
Battery Rating
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Excellent
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Capacity
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5400 mAh
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6000 mAh
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6000 mAh
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Quick Charging
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Yes 50W Quick Charging v4.0 50% in 19 minutes
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Yes 33W Fast Charging 50% in 80 minutes
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Yes 33W Fast Charging 50% in 80 minutes
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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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14h 42m
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N/A
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N/A
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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1h 11m 0s
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N/A
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N/A
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Storage
Internal Storage
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128 GB / 256 GB
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128 GB / 256 GB
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128 GB / 256 GB
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Storage Type
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UFS 3.1
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UFS 2.2
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UFS 2.2
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Expandable Storage
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No
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N/A
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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: Nano
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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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 / N28 / N66 / N71
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 3500(band 48) / 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 1700(band 66) / 2100(band 1) / 600(band 71) / 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) / 850(band 26) / 700 (band 12) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
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SIM 2
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N28 / N66 / N71
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 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) / 700(band 12) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 600(Band 71) / 850(band 26) / 1700(band 66) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
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Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) MIMO
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Yes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) MIMO
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Yes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) MIMO
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Wi-Fi Features
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v5.4
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Yes v6.0
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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 Glonass
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Yes with 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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Multimedia
Stereo Speakers
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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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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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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On-screen
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On-screen
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On-screen
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Fingerprint Sensor Type
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Optical
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Optical
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Optical
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Other Sensors
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope
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