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Comparing the OPPO A74 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 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: Samsung Galaxy M42 5G scores higher on the Geekbench Multi-Core test with 1,805, while OPPO A74 5G scores 1,720, making Samsung Galaxy M42 5G the better performer.
Display: Samsung Galaxy M42 5G offers a screen size of 6.6 inches, while OPPO A74 5G offers 6.5 inches, making Samsung Galaxy M42 5G the larger display of the two. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G features a Super AMOLED display compared to OPPO A74 5G's IPS LCD, making Samsung Galaxy M42 5G the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: Both OPPO A74 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G feature a 48 MP primary rear camera.
Front Camera: Samsung Galaxy M42 5G offers a higher front camera resolution with 20 MP, while OPPO A74 5G offers 8 MP, making Samsung Galaxy M42 5G better for front camera photography.
Battery: OPPO A74 5G delivers longer battery life with 21h 44m, while Samsung Galaxy M42 5G delivers 20h 36m, making OPPO A74 5G the better pick for all day usage.
Storage: Both OPPO A74 5G and Samsung Galaxy M42 5G offer the same internal storage of 128 GB.
Expert Review: OPPO A74 5G receives a higher expert rating of 7 from the editorial team, while Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is rated 6.
User Rating: OPPO A74 5G receives a higher user rating of 4.2, while Samsung Galaxy M42 5G has a rating of 4.1.
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Summary
Release Date
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26 Apr, 2021
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01 May, 2021
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20 Aug, 2026
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Performance
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Snapdragon 480
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Snapdragon 750G
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Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
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Octa Core (upto 2 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.2 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.4 GHz)
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6 GB RAM
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6 GB RAM
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6 GB RAM
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Display
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6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
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6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
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6.72 inches (17.07 cm)
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IPS LCD
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Super AMOLED
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LCD
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1080x2400 px (FHD+)
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720x1600 px (HD+)
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1080x2400 px (FHD+)
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90 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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48 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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48 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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50 MP
Primary Camera, Sony LYTIA 600 sensor
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2 MP
Macro 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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2 MP
Mono Camera
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5 MP
Macro Camera
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N/A
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N/A
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5 MP
Depth Camera
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N/A
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Front Camera
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8 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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20 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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32 MP
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Battery
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5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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7000 mAh
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18W Fast Charging
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15W Fast Charging
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30W Turbo Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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N/A
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No Wireless Charging
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Storage
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128 GB
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128 GB
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128 GB
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UFS 2.1
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UFS 2.1
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UFS 3.1
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Expert Review
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7.0/10
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6.0/10
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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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4.2/5
(38,197 ratings)
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4.1/5
(16,640 ratings)
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N/A
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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250,140
AnTuTu Score
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234,617
AnTuTu Score
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807,683
AnTuTu Score
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21h 44m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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20h 36m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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18h 15m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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Compare Prices
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Not Available in any store
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Not Available in any store
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₹26,999
@ Flipkart
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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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Apr 26, 2021
(Official)
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May 01, 2021
(Official)
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Aug 14, 2026
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v11
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Android v11
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Android v16
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OS Updates
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N/A
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N/A
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2 Year
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Security Updates
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N/A
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N/A
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3 Year
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Custom UI
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ColorOS
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Samsung One UI
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Hello UI
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Good
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Good
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Very Good
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
View Details
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Processor
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Octa core
2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 460 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 460 |
Octa core
2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570 |
Octa core
2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 |
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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8 nm
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8 nm
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4 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Adreno 619
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Adreno 619
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Adreno 710
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RAM
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6 GB
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6 GB / 8 GB
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6 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR5X
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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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250,140
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234,617
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807,683
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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30.0 s
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48.0 s
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23.0 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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778
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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5.0 %
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6.0 %
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N/A
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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19.8 %
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2.1 %
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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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IPS LCD
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Super AMOLED
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LCD
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Screen Size
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6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
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6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
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6.72 inches (17.07 cm)
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Resolution
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1080x2400 px (FHD+)
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720x1600 px (HD+)
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1080x2400 px (FHD+)
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Brightness
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550 nits
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N/A
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N/A
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Peak Brightness
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N/A
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N/A
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1050 nits
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HBM Brightness
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N/A
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N/A
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1050 nits
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Refresh Rate
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90 Hz
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60 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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405 ppi
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266 ppi
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391 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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83.83 %
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84.28 %
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85.74 %
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Screen Protection
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N/A
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N/A
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Corning Gorilla Glass Glass 7i
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes with punch-hole display
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Yes with notch
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Yes with punch-hole display
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Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
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90.5 %
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N/A
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90.53 %
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Design
Height
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162.9 mm
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164.4 mm
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166.23 mm
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Width
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74.7 mm
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75.9 mm
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76.50 mm
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Thickness
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8.4 mm
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8.6 mm
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8.60 mm
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Weight
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188 grams
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193 grams
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213 grams
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Build Material
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N/A
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Back: Plastic
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Back: Polycarbonate Satin Finish
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Water Resistance
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes Splash proof IP64
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Ruggedness
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N/A
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N/A
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Dust proof
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Rear Camera
Rear Camera Rating
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Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Resolution
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48 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.7 Wide Angle 79° field-of-view26 mm focal length 1/2" sensor size 0.8µm pixel size |
48 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.8 Wide Angle1/2" sensor size S5KGM2 ISOCELL Plus 0.8µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Camera8x Digital Zoomf/1.81/1.95" sensor size LYT 600 0.8µm pixel size |
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2 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera |
8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1.12µm pixel size |
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2 MP
f/2.4 Mono Camera |
5 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera |
N/A
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N/A
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5 MP
f/2.4 Depth Camera |
N/A
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Autofocus
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus
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OIS
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N/A
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No
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N/A
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Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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8000 x 6000 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) |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Camera Features
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Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
8 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps |
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30 fps |
2k @30 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps HD @120 fps |
Video Recording Features
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N/A
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N/A
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Dual Video Recording
Slow Motion Audio Zoom |
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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8 MP
f/2.0 Wide Angle Primary Camera |
20 MP
f/2.2 Wide Angle Primary Camera |
32 MP
f/2.2 Primary Camera0.7µm pixel size |
Autofocus
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N/A
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No
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Yes
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Flash
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N/A
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No
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Yes Screen flash
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Camera Features
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Fixed Focus
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N/A
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Fixed Focus
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Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
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Full HD @30 fps
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2k @30 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps HD @120 fps |
Battery
Battery Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Capacity
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5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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7000 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-Polymer
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Li-ion
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N/A
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TalkTime
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N/A
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Up to 36 Hours(4G)
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N/A
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Quick Charging
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Yes 18W Fast Charging
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Yes 15W Fast Charging
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Yes 30W Turbo 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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21h 44m
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20h 36m
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18h 15m
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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2h 17m 39s
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1h 54m 16s
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1h 20m 47s
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Storage
Internal Storage
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128 GB
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128 GB
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128 GB
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Storage Type
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UFS 2.1
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UFS 2.1
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UFS 3.1
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 256 GB
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Yes Up to 1 TB
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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: Nano
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
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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 / N28
TDD N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
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 17) / 800(band 20) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) |
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SIM 2
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N28
TDD N41 / N77 / N78 |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
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 17) / 800(band 20) |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) |
N/A
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) |
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Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) MIMO
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Wi-Fi Features
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Mobile Hotspot
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v5.1
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Yes v5.0
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Yes v5.1
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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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No
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Yes
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No
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Multimedia
Stereo Speakers
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes
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Audio Jack
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3.5 mm
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3.5 mm
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3.5 mm
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Audio Features
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N/A
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N/A
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Dolby Atmos
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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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Side
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On-screen
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Side
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Fingerprint Sensor Type
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N/A
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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 Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope
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Not Available in any store
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₹26,999
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