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Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 15 across performance, display, camera, battery and storage to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: Apple iPhone 15 runs at a higher processing speed of 3.46 GHz, while Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra runs at 2.84 GHz, making Apple iPhone 15 the better performer.
Display: Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra offers a screen size of 6.8 inches, while Apple iPhone 15 offers 6.1 inches, making Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra the larger display of the two. Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra features a Dynamic AMOLED display compared to Apple iPhone 15's Super Retina XDR, making Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra offers a higher rear camera resolution with 108 MP, while Apple iPhone 15 offers 48 MP, making Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra better for rear camera photography.
Front Camera: Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra offers a higher front camera resolution with 40 MP, while Apple iPhone 15 offers 12 MP, making Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra better for front camera photography.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra offers a higher battery capacity with 5000 mAh, while Apple iPhone 15 offers 3349 mAh, making Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra better for longer battery life.
Storage: Both Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra and Apple iPhone 15 offer the same internal storage of 128 GB.
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Summary
Release Date
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15 Feb, 2023
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13 Sep, 2023
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18 Mar, 2025
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Performance
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N/A
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Snapdragon 888
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Apple A16 Bionic
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Snapdragon 8 Elite
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Octa Core (upto 2.84 GHz)
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Hexa Core (upto 3.46 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 4.47 GHz)
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12 GB RAM
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6 GB RAM
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12 GB RAM
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Display
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N/A
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6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
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6.2 inches (15.75 cm)
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Dynamic AMOLED
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Super Retina XDR
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Dynamic AMOLED 2x
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1440x3200 px (QHD+)
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1179x2556 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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60 Hz Refresh Rate
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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Rear Camera
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N/A
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108 MP
Wide Angle Primary 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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10 MP
Periscope Camera
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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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10 MP
Telephoto Camera
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N/A
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10 MP
Telephoto Camera (upto 3x Optical Zoom)
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Front Camera
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N/A
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40 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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12 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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12 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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Battery
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N/A
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5000 mAh
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3349 mAh
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4000 mAh
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25W Fast Charging
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20W Fast Charging
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25W Fast Charging
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N/A
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Wireless Charging
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Wireless Charging
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Storage
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128 GB
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128 GB
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128 GB
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N/A
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NVMe
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UFS 4.0
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Expert Review
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N/A
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N/A
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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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N/A
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4.6/5
(261,119 ratings)
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4.6/5
(7,688 ratings)
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Not Available in any store
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₹63,999
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₹57,999
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User Feedback
General
Launch Date
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N/A
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Sep 13, 2023
(Official)
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Mar 18, 2025
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v11
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iOS v17
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Android v15
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OS Updates
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N/A
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5 Years
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7 Years
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Security Updates
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N/A
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5 Years
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7 Years
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Custom UI
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N/A
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N/A
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Samsung One UI
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Performance
Performance Rating
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N/A
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
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Apple A16 Bionic
View Details
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
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Processor
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Octa core
2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 680 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 680 |
Hexa Core
3.46 GHz, Dual core, Everest 2.02 GHz, Quad core, Sawtooth |
Octa core
4.47 GHz, Dual core, Oryon 3.5 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon |
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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5 nm
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4 nm
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3 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Adreno 660
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Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)
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Adreno 830
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RAM
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12 GB
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6 GB
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12 GB
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RAM Type
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N/A
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LPDDR5
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LPDDR5X
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Cooling Technology
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N/A
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N/A
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Vapor Chamber
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Display
Display Rating
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N/A
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Display Type
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Dynamic AMOLED
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Super Retina XDR
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Dynamic AMOLED 2x
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Screen Size
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6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
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6.2 inches (15.75 cm)
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Resolution
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1440x3200 px (QHD+)
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1179x2556 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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N/A
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2000 nits
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2600 nits
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HBM Brightness
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N/A
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1000 nits
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N/A
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Refresh Rate
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120 Hz
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60 Hz
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120 Hz
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Aspect Ratio
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20:9
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19.5:9
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19.5:9
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Pixel Density
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516 ppi
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461 ppi
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416 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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N/A
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86.24 %
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90.92 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla
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Yes
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes with punch-hole display
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Yes
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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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Yes
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Yes HDR 10+
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Design
Height
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N/A
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147.6 mm
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146.9 mm
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Width
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N/A
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71.6 mm
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70.5 mm
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Thickness
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N/A
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7.8 mm
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7.2 mm
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Weight
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N/A
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171 grams
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162 grams
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Build Material
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N/A
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Back: Gorilla Glass
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Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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Water Resistance
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Yes IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
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Yes Water resistant IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
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Yes Water resistant IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
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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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N/A
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Resolution
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108 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.8 Wide Angle26 mm focal length 1/1.33" sensor size 0.8µm pixel size |
48 MP
Primary Camera10x Digital Zoomf/1.6 Wide Angle26 mm focal length 1/1.56" sensor size Sensor-shift Image Stabilization 1µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.8 Wide Angle 85° field-of-view24 mm focal length 1/1.56" sensor size S5KGN3 ISO-CELL 1µm pixel size |
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10 MP
f/4.9 Periscope Camera240 mm focal length 1/3.24" sensor size 1.22µm pixel size |
12 MP
f/2.4 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera13 mm focal length 0.7µm pixel size |
12 MP
f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera13 mm focal length 1/2.55" sensor size 1.4µm pixel size |
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10 MP
f/2.4 Telephoto Camera1/3.24" sensor size 1.22µm pixel size |
N/A
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10 MP
f/2.4 Telephoto Camera67 mm focal length 1/3.94" sensor size 1µm pixel size |
Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus
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Yes Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
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Yes Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
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OIS
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Yes
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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 Dual-color LED Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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12000 x 9000 Pixels
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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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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Camera Features
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Auto Flash
Face detection Touch to focus |
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Filters Touch to focus |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
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4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps |
8k @30 fps
4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps |
Video Recording Features
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N/A
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Slow Motion
Video HDR Night Time-Lapse Action Mode ProRes Video Audio Zoom Stereo recording |
Dual Video Recording
Slow Motion Video HDR Bokeh portrait video Video Pro Mode Stereo recording |
Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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N/A
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Resolution
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40 MP
f/1.8 Wide Angle Primary Camera26 mm focal length 1.34µm pixel size |
12 MP
f/1.9 Wide Angle Primary Camera23 mm focal length 1/3.6" sensor size 1µm pixel size |
12 MP
f/2.2 Wide Angle Primary Camera26 mm focal length 1/3.2" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
Autofocus
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N/A
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Yes
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Yes Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
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Flash
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N/A
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Yes Retina Flash
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N/A
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Video Recording
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N/A
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4k @60 fps
Full HD @120 fps |
4k @60 fps
Full HD @30 fps |
Battery
Battery Rating
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N/A
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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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3349 mAh
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4000 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 20W Fast Charging 50% in 30 minutes
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Yes 25W Fast Charging 50% in 30 minutes
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Wireless Charging
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N/A
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Yes 15W Wireless Charging
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Yes 15W Wireless Charging
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Reverse Charging
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N/A
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Yes 4.5W Reverse Charging
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N/A
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Wireless Reverse Charging
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N/A
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N/A
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Yes 4.5W Wireless Reverse Charging
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Storage
Internal Storage
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128 GB
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128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
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128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
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Storage Type
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N/A
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NVMe
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UFS 4.0
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 512 GB
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No
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No
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Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM
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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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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
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 14) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N66 / N70 / N77 / N78 / N79 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
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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) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
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) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
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) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) |
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SIM 2
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
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 14) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N66 / N70 / N77 / N78 / N79 |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 |
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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) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
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) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 2300(band 30) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
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) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) |
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SAR Value
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N/A
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Head: 1.12 W/kg Body: 1.14 W/kg
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Head: 0.956 W/kg
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Wi-Fi
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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) 5GHz 6GHz MIMO
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Yes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz MIMO
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Wi-Fi Features
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Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot
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Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v5.2
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Yes v5.3
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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 A-GPS Glonass
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NFC
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N/A
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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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No
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N/A
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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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N/A
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USB Type-C
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USB Type-C
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Audio Features
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N/A
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Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus
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N/A
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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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On-screen
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N/A
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On-screen
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Fingerprint Sensor Type
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Optical
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N/A
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Ultrasonic
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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 Barometer Compass Gyroscope
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope
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