Samsung Galaxy Alpha
₹19,999
(Discontinued)
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
₹38,990
(Out of Stock)
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact across performance, display, camera, battery, storage and user rating to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact runs at a higher processing speed of 2.5 GHz, while Samsung Galaxy Alpha runs at 1.8 GHz, making Sony Xperia Z3 Compact the better performer.
Display: Samsung Galaxy Alpha offers a screen size of 4.7 inches, while Sony Xperia Z3 Compact offers 4.6 inches, making Samsung Galaxy Alpha the larger display of the two. Samsung Galaxy Alpha features a Super AMOLED display compared to Sony Xperia Z3 Compact's IPS LCD, making Samsung Galaxy Alpha the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact offers a higher rear camera resolution with 20.7 MP, while Samsung Galaxy Alpha offers 12 MP, making Sony Xperia Z3 Compact better for rear camera photography.
Front Camera: Both Samsung Galaxy Alpha and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact feature a 2.1 MP primary front camera.
Battery: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact offers a higher battery capacity with 2600 mAh, while Samsung Galaxy Alpha offers 1860 mAh, making Sony Xperia Z3 Compact better for longer battery life.
Storage: Samsung Galaxy Alpha offers higher internal storage with 32 GB, while Sony Xperia Z3 Compact offers 16 GB, making Samsung Galaxy Alpha the better option for storage.
User Rating: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact receives a higher user rating of 3.8, while Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a rating of 3.6.
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
₹19,999
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Summary
Release Date
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27 Sep, 2014
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25 Sep, 2014
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N/A
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Performance
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Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430
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Snapdragon 801
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MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
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Octa Core (upto 1.8 GHz)
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(upto 2.5 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 3.4 GHz)
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2 GB RAM
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2 GB RAM
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12 GB RAM
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Display
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm)
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4.6 inches (11.68 cm)
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6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
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Super AMOLED
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IPS LCD
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Extreme AMOLED
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720x1280 px (HD)
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720x1280 px (HD)
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1272x2772 px (FHD+)
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N/A
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N/A
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144 Hz Refresh Rate
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Rear Camera
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12 MP
Primary Camera
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20.7 MP
Primary Camera
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50 MP
Primary Camera
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N/A
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N/A
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50 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Macro Camera
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N/A
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N/A
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50 MP
Telephoto Camera (upto 3.5x Optical Zoom)
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Front Camera
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2.1 MP
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2.2 MP
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50 MP
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Battery
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1860 mAh
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2600 mAh
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6500 mAh
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N/A
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N/A
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90W Turbo Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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N/A
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Wireless Charging
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Storage
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32 GB
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16 GB
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256 GB
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N/A
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N/A
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UFS 4.1
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User Ratings
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3.6/5
(373 ratings)
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3.8/5
(293 ratings)
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N/A
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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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N/A
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Sep 25, 2014
(Official)
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Jun 04, 2026
(Expected)
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Operating System
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Android v4.4.4 (Kitkat)
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Android v4.4 (Kitkat)
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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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3 Year
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Security Updates
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N/A
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N/A
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5 Year
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Avg
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Avg
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Excellent
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Chipset
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Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
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MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
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Processor
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Octa core
1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A15 1.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A7 |
Quad core, 2.5 GHz, Krait 400
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Octa core
3.4 GHz, Single core, Cortex A725 3.2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A725 2.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A725 |
Architecture (The higher, the better)
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N/A
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N/A
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64 bit
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Fabrication (The lower, the better)
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N/A
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N/A
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4 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Mali-T628 MP6
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Adreno 330
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Mali-G720 MP8
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RAM
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2 GB
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2 GB
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12 GB
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RAM Type
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N/A
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N/A
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LPDDR5X
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Display
Display Rating
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Best In Class
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Display Type
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Super AMOLED
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IPS LCD
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Extreme AMOLED
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Screen Size
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm)
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4.6 inches (11.68 cm)
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6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
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Resolution
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720x1280 px (HD)
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720x1280 px (HD)
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1272x2772 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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N/A
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N/A
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5200 nits
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Refresh Rate
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N/A
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N/A
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144 Hz
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Aspect Ratio
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N/A
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N/A
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19.6:9
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Pixel Density
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312 ppi
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319 ppi
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450 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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70.06 %
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72.32 %
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92.08 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass v4
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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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N/A
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N/A
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Yes
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HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes HDR 10+
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Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
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N/A
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N/A
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96.8 %
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Design
Height
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132.4 mm
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124 mm
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162.7 mm
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Width
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65.5 mm
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64.9 mm
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75.6 mm
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Thickness
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6.7 mm
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9 mm
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7.19 mm
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Weight
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115 grams
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129 grams
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190 grams
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Build Material
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Frame: Metal
Back: Metal |
N/A
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Back: Plastic
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Water Resistance
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N/A
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Yes Water resistant IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter)
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Yes Water resistant IP68 IP69
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Ruggedness
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N/A
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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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Good
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Good
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Excellent
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Resolution
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12 MP
Primary Camera |
20.7 MP
Primary Camera8x Digital Zoom |
50 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.812 mm focal length LYT 710 2.0µm pixel size |
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N/A
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N/A
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50 MP
f/2.0 Ultra-Wide Angle Macro Camera12 mm focal length |
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N/A
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N/A
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50 MP
Telephoto Camera81 mm focal length |
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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N/A
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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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4000 x 3000 Pixels
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5258 x 3936 Pixels
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N/A
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Settings
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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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) |
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
Camera Features
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Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Smile detection Touch to focus |
8 x Digital Zoom
Digital image stabilization |
Digital Zoom
Optical Zoom Face detection Filters |
Video Recording
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3840x2160 @ 30 fps
1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1280x720 @ 120 fps |
3840x2160 fps
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4k @30/60 fps
Full HD @30/60/120/240 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 Video HDR Macro Video Audio Zoom |
Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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Avg
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Good
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Best In Class
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Resolution
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2.1 MP
Primary Camera |
2.2 MP
Primary Camera |
50 MP
f/1.9 Primary Camera |
Autofocus
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes
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Flash
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No
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N/A
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Yes Screen flash
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Video Recording
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N/A
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1920x1080 fps
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4k @30/60 fps
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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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1860 mAh
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2600 mAh
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6500 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-ion
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Li-ion
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Silicon Carbon
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TalkTime
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Up to 11 Hours(3G)
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Up to 14 Hours(2G)
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N/A
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Quick Charging
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes 90W Turbo Charging
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Wireless Charging
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes 15W Wireless Charging
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Wireless Reverse Charging
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes 5W Wireless Reverse Charging
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Reverse Charging
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes 5W Wired Reverse Charging
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Storage
Internal Storage
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32 GB
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16 GB
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256 GB
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Storage Type
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N/A
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N/A
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UFS 4.1
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Expandable Storage
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No
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Yes Up to 128 GB
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No
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Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)
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Single SIM
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Single SIM
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Dual SIM
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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano
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N/A
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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Network Support
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5G Not Supported 4G
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5G Not Supported 4G
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5G 4G
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VoLTE
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N/A
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N/A
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No
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SIM 1
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 1800(band 9) / 800(band 20) / 2100(band 33) |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 |
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4G Speed: 50 Mbit/s ↑ 150 Mbit/s ↓ (LTE category 4)
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N/A
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 3500(band 48) / 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 1700(band 66) / 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) |
SIM 2
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N/A
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N/A
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5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 |
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N/A
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N/A
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 3500(band 42) / 3500(band 48)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 12) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 1700(band 66) |
SAR Value
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Head: 1.18 W/kg Body: 0.75 W/kg
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N/A
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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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
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Yes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 6GHz
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Wi-Fi Features
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Wi-Fi Direct
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Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v4.0
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Yes v4.0
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Yes v5.4
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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 Glonass
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NFC
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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IR Blaster
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N/A
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N/A
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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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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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USB Type-C
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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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N/A
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Yes
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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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N/A
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N/A
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On-screen
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Heart Rate Monitor
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Yes
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N/A
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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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Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope
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