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POCO X5 vs iQOO Z9x
Comparing the POCO X5 vs iQOO Z9x 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: iQOO Z9x scores higher on the Geekbench Multi-Core test with 2,735, while POCO X5 scores 2,019, making iQOO Z9x the better performer.
Display: iQOO Z9x offers a screen size of 6.72 inches, while POCO X5 offers 6.67 inches, making iQOO Z9x the larger display of the two. POCO X5 features a Super AMOLED display compared to iQOO Z9x's LCD, making POCO X5 the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: iQOO Z9x offers a higher rear camera resolution with 50 MP, while POCO X5 offers 48 MP, making iQOO Z9x better for rear camera photography.
Front Camera: POCO X5 offers a higher front camera resolution with 13 MP, while iQOO Z9x offers 8 MP, making POCO X5 better for front camera photography.
Battery: iQOO Z9x delivers longer battery life with 20h 19m, while POCO X5 delivers 16h 06m, making iQOO Z9x the better pick for all day usage.
Storage: Both POCO X5 and iQOO Z9x offer the same internal storage of 128 GB.
Expert Review: iQOO Z9x receives a higher expert rating of 8 from the editorial team, while POCO X5 is rated 7.
User Rating: POCO X5 receives a higher user rating of 4.2, while iQOO Z9x has a rating of 4.1.
Summary
Spec Score
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79%
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79%
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Release Date
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21 Mar, 2023
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21 May, 2024
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Performance
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Snapdragon 695
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
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Octa Core (upto 2.2 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.2 GHz)
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6 GB RAM
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4 GB RAM
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| Snapdragon 695 vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
Display
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6.67 inches (16.94 cm)
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6.72 inches (17.07 cm)
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Super AMOLED
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LCD
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1080x2400 px (FHD+)
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1080x2408 px (FHD+)
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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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48 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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50 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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8 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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2 MP
Depth Camera
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2 MP
Macro Camera
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N/A
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Front Camera
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13 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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8 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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Battery
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5000 mAh
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6000 mAh
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33W Fast Charging
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44W Flash Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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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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UFS 2.2
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UFS 2.2
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Expert Review
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7.0/10
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8.0/10
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Pros
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Cons
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User Ratings
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4.2/5
(39,358 ratings)
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4.1/5
(5,340 ratings)
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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16h 06m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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20h 19m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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N/A
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552,168
AnTuTu Score
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Compare Prices
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₹20,999
@ Amazon
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Not Available in any store
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Compare in 360 View
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 21, 2023
(Official)
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May 21, 2024
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v12
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Android v14
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OS Updates
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N/A
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2 Years
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Security Updates
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N/A
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3 Years
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Custom UI
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MIUI
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Funtouch OS
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Very Good
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Good
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
View Details
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
View Details
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Processor
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Octa core
2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 660 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 660 |
Octa core
2.2 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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Fabrication (The lower, the better)
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6 nm
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4 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Adreno 619
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Adreno 710
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RAM
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6 GB / 8 GB
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4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR4X
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Performance Test Results
AnTuTu Score (The higher, the better) AnTuTu benchmark measures overall performance of a phone by stress-testing CPU, GPU, RAM, etc.
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N/A
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552,168
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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28.0 s
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43.0 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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612
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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6.0 %
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5.0 %
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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12.5 %
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17.2 %
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Display
Display Rating
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Display Type
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Super AMOLED
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LCD
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Screen Size
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6.67 inches (16.94 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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1080x2408 px (FHD+)
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Brightness
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1200 nits
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N/A
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Peak Brightness
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N/A
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1000 nits
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HBM Brightness
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N/A
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1000 nits
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Refresh Rate
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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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Pixel Density
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395 ppi
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393 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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85.02 %
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86.58 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass
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N/A
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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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Design
Height
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165.8 mm
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165.70 mm
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Width
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76.2 mm
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76 mm
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Thickness
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7.9 mm
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7.99 mm
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Weight
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188 grams
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199 grams
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Water Resistance
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Yes Splash proof IP53
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Yes Splash proof IP64
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Ruggedness
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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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Resolution
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48 MP
Primary Camera10x Digital Zoomf/1.8 Wide Angle1/2.7" sensor size 0.64µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Camera2x Digital Zoomf/1.8 Wide Angle1/1.95" sensor size 0.8µm pixel size |
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8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/4.0" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
2 MP
f/2.4 Depth Camera |
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2 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera |
N/A
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Autofocus
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Yes
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Yes
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Flash
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Yes Dual LED Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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8000 x 6000 Pixels
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8150 x 6150 Pixels
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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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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode Beautify |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Camera Features
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10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Custom Watermark Face detection Filters Touch to focus Voice Shutter |
2 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps |
Full HD @30 fps
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Video Recording Features
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Movie Frame
Macro Video Kaleidoscope |
N/A
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Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Resolution
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13 MP
f/2.45 Wide Angle Primary Camera |
8 MP
f/2.05 Wide Angle Primary Camera |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps |
Full HD @30 fps
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Battery
Battery Rating
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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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6000 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-Polymer
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Li-ion
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Quick Charging
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Yes 33W Fast Charging 100% in 60 minutes
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Yes 44W Flash 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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16h 06m
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20h 19m
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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1h 3m 8s
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1h 52s
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Storage
Internal Storage
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128 GB / 256 GB
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128 GB
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Storage Type
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UFS 2.2
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UFS 2.2
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 1 TB
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Yes Up to 1 TB
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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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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
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Network Support
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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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SIM 1
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N77 / N78 |
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 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) |
SIM 2
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N77 / N78 |
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 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) |
SAR Value
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Head: 0.842 W/kg Body: 0.682 W/kg
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N/A
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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 MIMO
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Wi-Fi Features
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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 v5.1
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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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NFC
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No
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No
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Multimedia
Stereo Speakers
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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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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
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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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Side
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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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Compare Prices
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₹20,999
@ Amazon
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Not Available in any store
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