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Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB
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Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 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 A56 256GB scores higher on the Geekbench Multi-Core test with 3,877, while Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB scores 2,989, making Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB the better performer.
Display: Both Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB offer the same screen size of 6.7 inches and feature the same Super AMOLED display.
Rear Camera: Both Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB feature a 50 MP primary rear camera.
Front Camera: Both Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB feature a 12 MP primary front camera.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB delivers longer battery life with 11h 00m, while Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB delivers 10h 04m, making Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB the better pick for all day usage.
Storage: Both Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB offer the same internal storage of 256 GB.
Expert Review: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB receives a higher expert rating of 8.4 from the editorial team, while Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB is rated 7.5.
User Rating: Samsung Galaxy A56 256GB receives a higher user rating of 4.4, while Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 8GB RAM 256GB has a rating of 4.
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Summary
Spec Score
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86%
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80%
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Release Date
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02 Mar, 2025
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03 Jul, 2026
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Performance
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Samsung Exynos 1580
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
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Octa Core (upto 2.9 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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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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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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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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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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5 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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5 MP
Macro Camera
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2 MP
Macro Camera
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Front Camera
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12 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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12 MP
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Battery
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5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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45W Super 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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Storage
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256 GB
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256 GB
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UFS 3.1
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UFS 3.1
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Expert Review
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7.5/10
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8.4/10
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Pros
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Cons
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User Ratings
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4.4/5
(1,107 ratings)
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4/5
(4 ratings)
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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919,985
AnTuTu Score
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845,601
AnTuTu Score
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10h 04m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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11h 00m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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User Feedback
General
Launch Date
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Mar 02, 2025
(Official)
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Jun 30, 2026
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v15
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Android v16
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OS Updates
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6 Years
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6 Year
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Security Updates
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6 Years
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6 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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Performance
Performance Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Chipset
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Samsung Exynos 1580
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SM6475
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Processor
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Octa core
2.9 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520 |
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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Fabrication (The lower, the better)
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4 nm
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4 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Xclipse 540
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Adreno 710
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RAM
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8 GB / 12 GB
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6 GB / 8 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR5
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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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919,985
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845,601
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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19.0 s
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25.0 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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948
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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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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28.1 %
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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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Display Type
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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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Resolution
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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1900 nits
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1400 nits
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HBM Brightness
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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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Aspect Ratio
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19.5:9
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20:9
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Pixel Density
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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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87.64 %
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86.58 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass Glass Victus Plus
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Corning Gorilla Glass Glass Victus Plus
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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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HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
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Yes HDR 10+
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N/A
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Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
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87.8 %
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N/A
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Design
Height
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162.1 mm
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162.4 mm
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Width
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77.4 mm
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78.2 mm
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Thickness
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7.4 mm
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7.7 mm
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Weight
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198 grams
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200 grams
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Build Material
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Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
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Back: Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
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Water Resistance
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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 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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50 MP
Primary Camera10x Digital Zoomf/1.8 Wide Angle1/1.56" sensor size IMX906 CMOS image sensor Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor 1µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.8 |
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12 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera1/3.06" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
5 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
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5 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera |
2 MP
f/2.4 Macro Camera |
Autofocus
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Yes
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus
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OIS
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Yes
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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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Image Resolution
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8150 x 6150 Pixels
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N/A
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Settings
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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) Macro Mode |
Macro Mode
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Camera Features
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10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Filters Touch to focus |
N/A
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Video Recording
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4k @30 fps
Full HD @60 fps HD @240 fps |
4k @30 fps
Full HD @60 fps |
Video Recording Features
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Dual Video Recording
Slow Motion Video Pro Mode |
Slow Motion
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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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12 MP
f/2.2 Wide Angle Primary Camera |
12 MP
f/2.2 Primary Camera |
Autofocus
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No
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N/A
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Flash
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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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Video Recording
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4k @30 fps
Full HD @60 fps |
N/A
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Battery
Battery Rating
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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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Battery Type
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Li-ion
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N/A
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Quick Charging
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Yes 45W Super Fast Charging 65% in 30 minutes
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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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10h 04m
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11h 00m
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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1h 8m 1s
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1h 13m 14s
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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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Storage Type
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UFS 3.1
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UFS 3.1
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Expandable Storage
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No
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Yes Up to 2048 GB
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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
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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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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 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
N/A
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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 13) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) |
N/A
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SIM 2
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
N/A
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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 13) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) |
N/A
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SAR Value
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Head: 1.325 W/kg
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N/A
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Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz MIMO
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
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Wi-Fi Features
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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 v5.3
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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
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NFC
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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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N/A
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Audio Jack
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USB Type-C
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USB Type-C
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Audio Features
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Dolby Atmos
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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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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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On-screen
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Side
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Fingerprint Sensor Type
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Optical
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N/A
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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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