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Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB 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 A26 256GB scores higher on the Geekbench Multi-Core test with 2,951, while Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB scores 1,948, making Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB the better performer.
Display: Both Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB offer the same screen size of 6.7 inches and feature the same Super AMOLED display.
Rear Camera: Both Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB feature a 50 MP primary rear camera.
Front Camera: Both Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB feature a 13 MP primary front camera.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB delivers longer battery life with 11h 49m, while Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB delivers 9h 42m, making Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB the better pick for all day usage.
Storage: Both Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB offer the same internal storage of 256 GB.
Expert Review: Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB receives a higher expert rating of 7.6 from the editorial team, while Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB is rated 7.5.
User Rating: Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB receives a higher user rating of 4.1, while Samsung Galaxy A26 256GB has a rating of 3.9.
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Summary
Spec Score
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78%
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81%
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79%
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Release Date
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18 Oct, 2024
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24 Mar, 2025
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19 Oct, 2026
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Performance
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MediaTek Dimensity 6300
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Samsung Exynos 1380
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Samsung Exynos 1330
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Octa Core (upto 2.4 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.4 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.4 GHz)
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8 GB RAM
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8 GB RAM
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4 GB/ 6 GB/ 8 GB/ RAM
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Display
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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90 Hz Refresh Rate
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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90 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
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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50 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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5 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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8 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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5 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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2 MP
Macro Camera
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2 MP
Macro Camera
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2 MP
Macro Camera
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Front Camera
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13 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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13 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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13 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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Battery
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5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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25W Fast Charging
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25W Fast Charging
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25W Fast Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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No Wireless 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 2.0
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N/A
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UFS 2.2
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Expert Review
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7.5/10
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7.6/10
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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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4.1/5
(1,609 ratings)
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3.9/5
(240 ratings)
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N/A
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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411,561
AnTuTu Score
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610,383
AnTuTu Score
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N/A
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9h 42m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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11h 49m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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N/A
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Compare Prices
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Not Available in any store
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₹33,499
@ Flipkart
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₹17,999
@ Flipkart
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Video
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There are no videos available for the device.
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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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Oct 18, 2024
(Official)
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Mar 24, 2025
(Official)
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N/A
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Operating System
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Android v14
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Android v15
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Android v15
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OS Updates
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6 Years
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6 Years
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5 Year
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Security Updates
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6 Years
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6 Years
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5 Year
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Custom UI
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Samsung One UI
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Samsung One UI
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Samsung One UI
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Chipset
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MediaTek Dimensity 6300
View Details
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Samsung Exynos 1380
View Details
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Samsung Exynos 1330
View Details
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Processor
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Octa core
2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55 |
Octa core
2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 |
Octa core
2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 2 GHz, Hexa 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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6 nm
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5 nm
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5 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Mali-G57 MC2
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Mali-G68 MP5
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Mali-G68 MP2
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RAM
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6 GB / 8 GB
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6 GB / 8 GB
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4 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR4X
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N/A
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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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411,561
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610,383
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N/A
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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28.0 s
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23.0 s
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N/A
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Gaming Test Results
Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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7.0 %
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9.0 %
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N/A
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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34.6 %
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29.8 %
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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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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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Screen Size
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
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Resolution
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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800 nits
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N/A
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1100 nits
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HBM Brightness
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800 nits
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N/A
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800 nits
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Refresh Rate
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90 Hz
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120 Hz
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90 Hz
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Aspect Ratio
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19.5:9
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19.5:9
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19.5:9
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Pixel Density
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385 ppi
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385 ppi
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387 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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85.86 %
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86.51 %
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85.86 %
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Screen Protection
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N/A
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes with notch
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Yes with notch
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Yes with notch
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Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
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84.6 %
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N/A
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84.70 %
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Design
Height
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164.4 mm
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164 mm
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164.4 mm
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Width
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77.9 mm
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77.5 mm
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77.9 mm
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Thickness
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7.9 mm
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7.7 mm
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7.5 mm
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Weight
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192 grams
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200 grams
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192 grams
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Build Material
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Back: Plastic
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Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
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Back: Glass Fiber
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Water Resistance
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Yes Splash proof IP54
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Yes Water resistant IP67 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter)
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Yes Splash proof IP54
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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 Camera10x Digital Zoomf/1.8 Wide Angle 80° field-of-view1/2.76" sensor size 0.64µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Camera10x Digital Zoomf/1.8 Wide Angle27 mm focal length 1/2.76" sensor size 0.64µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Camera10x Digital Zoomf/1.8 Wide Angle1/2.76" sensor size S5KJN1 0.64µm pixel size |
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5 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/5.0" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
8 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/4.0" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
5 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/5.0" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
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2 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera1.75µm pixel size |
2 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera |
2 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera1/5.0" sensor size 1.75µm pixel size |
Autofocus
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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OIS
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No
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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 LED Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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8150 x 6150 Pixels
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8150 x 6150 Pixels
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8160 x 6120 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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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
Camera Features
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10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
HD @120 fps |
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30 fps HD @480 fps |
Full HD @30 fps
HD @120 fps |
Video Recording Features
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N/A
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Slow Motion
Video Pro Mode |
Video Pro Mode
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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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Very Good
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Resolution
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13 MP
f/2.0 Wide Angle Primary Camera1/3.1" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
13 MP
f/2.2 Wide Angle Primary Camera1/3.06" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
13 MP
f/2.0 Wide Angle Primary Camera1/3.1" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
Autofocus
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No
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No
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No
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Flash
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No
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No
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No
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Camera Features
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N/A
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Fixed Focus
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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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Full HD @30 fps
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Battery
Battery Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Capacity
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5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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5000 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 25W Fast Charging
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Yes 25W Fast Charging
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Yes 25W Fast 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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9h 42m
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11h 49m
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N/A
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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1h 19m
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1h 9m
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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
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Storage Type
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UFS 2.0
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N/A
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UFS 2.2
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 1.5 TB
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Yes Up to 2 TB
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Yes Up to 2 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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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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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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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 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N77 / N78 |
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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) / 850(band 26) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
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) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
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) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) / 700 (band 12) |
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SIM 2
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N77 / N78 |
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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) / 850(band 26) |
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) / 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) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) / 1700(band 66) / 700 (band 12) |
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SAR Value
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Head: 1.08 W/kg
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Head: 0.759 W/kg
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Head: 0.640 W/kg
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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) 5GHz 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 v5.3
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Yes v5.3
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Yes v5.3
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GPS
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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NFC
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Yes
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N/A
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Yes
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IR Blaster
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No
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N/A
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N/A
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Multimedia
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
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N/A
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N/A
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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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Side
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Side
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Fingerprint Sensor Type
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N/A
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N/A
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Capacitive
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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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Not Available in any store
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₹33,499
@ Flipkart
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₹17,999
@ Flipkart
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