Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
₹124,999
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Nokia XR21
₹51,190
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Nokia XR21 across performance, display, camera, battery and storage to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G runs at a higher processing speed of 3.36 GHz, while Nokia XR21 runs at 2.2 GHz, making Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the better performer.
Display: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G offers a screen size of 6.8 inches, while Nokia XR21 offers 6.49 inches, making Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the larger display of the two. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G features a Dynamic AMOLED 2x display compared to Nokia XR21's IPS LCD, making Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G offers a higher rear camera resolution with 200 MP, while Nokia XR21 offers 64 MP, making Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G better for rear camera photography.
Front Camera: Nokia XR21 offers a higher front camera resolution with 16 MP, while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G offers 12 MP, making Nokia XR21 better for front camera photography.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G delivers longer battery life with 13h 52m, while Nokia XR21 delivers None, making Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the better pick for all day usage.
Storage: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G offers higher internal storage with 256 GB, while Nokia XR21 offers 128 GB, making Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the better option for storage.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
₹124,999
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Nokia XR21
₹51,190
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Summary
Release Date
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02 Feb, 2023
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14 May, 2024
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18 Sep, 2026
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Performance
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
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Snapdragon 695
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Samsung Exynos 2500 S5E9955
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Octa Core (upto 3.36 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.2 GHz)
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Deca Core (upto 3.3 GHz)
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12 GB RAM
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6 GB RAM
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8 GB RAM
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Display
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6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
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6.49 inches (16.48 cm)
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6.736 inches (171.1 mm)
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Dynamic AMOLED 2x
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IPS LCD
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Dynamic AMOLED 2x
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1440x3088 px (QHD+)
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1080x2400 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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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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Rear Camera
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200 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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64 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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50 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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8 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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12 MP
Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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10 MP
Telephoto Camera (upto 3x Optical Zoom)
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N/A
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8 MP
Telephoto Camera (upto 3x Optical Zoom)
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10 MP
Camera (upto 10x Optical Zoom)
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N/A
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N/A
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Front Camera
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12 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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16 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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12 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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Battery
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5000 mAh
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4800 mAh
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4900 mAh
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45W Fast Charging
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33W Fast Charging
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45W Fast Charging
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Wireless Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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Wireless Charging
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Storage
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256 GB
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128 GB
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128 GB
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UFS 4.0
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UFS 2.1
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UFS 4.0
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Expert Review
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8.5/10
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N/A
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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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4.5/5
(9,196 ratings)
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N/A
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N/A
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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1,226,598
AnTuTu Score
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N/A
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2,471,984
AnTuTu Score
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13h 52m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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N/A
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10h 16m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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Compare Prices
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₹124,999
@ Samsung Shop
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Not Available in any store
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₹79,999
@ Samsung Shop
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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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Feb 02, 2023
(Official)
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N/A
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Sep 04, 2026
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v13.0
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Android v12
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Android v17
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OS Updates
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4 Years
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N/A
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7 Year
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Security Updates
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5 Years
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N/A
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7 Year
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Custom UI
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Samsung One UI
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N/A
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Samsung One UI
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Very Good
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Good
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Excellent
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
View Details
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
View Details
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Samsung Exynos 2500 S5E9955
View Details
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Processor
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Octa core
3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510 |
Octa core
2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 660 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 660 |
Deca Core
3.3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X925 2.74 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A725 2.36 GHz, Penta Core, Cortex A725 1.8 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A520 |
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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4 nm
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6 nm
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3 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Adreno 740
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Adreno 619
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Galileo
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RAM
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12 GB
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6 GB
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8 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR5X
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LPDDR4X
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LPDDR5X
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Cooling Technology
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Vapor Chamber
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N/A
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Vapor Chamber Cooling 5526 mm²
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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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1,226,598
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N/A
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2,471,984
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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18.0 s
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N/A
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16.0 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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N/A
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5,513
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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4.0 %
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N/A
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N/A
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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6.3 %
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N/A
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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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Dynamic AMOLED 2x (Curved Display)
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IPS LCD
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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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6.49 inches (16.48 cm)
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6.736 inches (171.1 mm)
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Resolution
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1440x3088 px (QHD+)
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1080x2400 px (FHD+)
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1080x2340 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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1750 nits
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N/A
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1900 nits
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Brightness
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N/A
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550 nits
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N/A
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HBM Brightness
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N/A
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N/A
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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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120 Hz
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Touch Sampling Rate
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240 Hz
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N/A
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N/A
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Aspect Ratio
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19.3:9
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20:9
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19.5:9
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Pixel Density
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501 ppi
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406 ppi
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382 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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89.99 %
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77.11 %
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89.69 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
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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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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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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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89.69 %
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Design
Height
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163.4 mm
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168 mm
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161.6 mm
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Width
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78.1 mm
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78.5 mm
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76.9 mm
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Thickness
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8.9 mm
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10.4 mm
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7.4 mm
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Weight
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233 grams
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231 grams
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193 grams
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Build Material
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Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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N/A
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Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
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Water Resistance
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Yes Water resistant IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
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Yes Water resistant IP68 IP69K (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 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
Front Camera
Battery
Battery Test Results
Storage
Network & Connectivity
Multimedia
Sensors
Compare Prices
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₹124,999
@ Samsung Shop
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Not Available in any store
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₹79,999
@ Samsung Shop
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