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realme 2 vs iQOO Z9x
Comparing the realme 2 vs iQOO Z9x 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: iQOO Z9x runs at a higher processing speed of 2.2 GHz, while realme 2 runs at 1.8 GHz, making iQOO Z9x the better performer.
Display: iQOO Z9x offers a screen size of 6.72 inches, while realme 2 offers 6.2 inches, making iQOO Z9x the larger display of the two. realme 2 features a IPS LCD display compared to iQOO Z9x's LCD, making realme 2 the better display of the two.
Rear Camera: iQOO Z9x offers a higher rear camera resolution with 50 MP, while realme 2 offers 13 MP, making iQOO Z9x better for rear camera photography.
Front Camera: Both realme 2 and iQOO Z9x feature a 8 MP primary front camera.
Battery: iQOO Z9x offers a higher battery capacity with 6000 mAh, while realme 2 offers 4230 mAh, making iQOO Z9x better for longer battery life.
Storage: realme 2 offers higher internal storage with 32 GB, while iQOO Z9x offers 128 GB, making realme 2 the better option for storage.
Expert Review: iQOO Z9x receives a higher expert rating of 8 from the editorial team, while realme 2 is rated 7.
User Rating: realme 2 receives a higher user rating of 4.5, while iQOO Z9x has a rating of 4.1.
Summary
Spec Score
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71%
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78%
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Release Date
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04 Sep, 2018
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21 May, 2024
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Performance
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Snapdragon 450
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
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Tru-Octa Core (upto 1.8 GHz)
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Octa Core (upto 2.2 GHz)
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3 GB RAM
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4 GB RAM
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Display
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6.2 inches (15.75 cm)
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6.72 inches (17.07 cm)
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IPS LCD
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LCD
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720x1520 px (HD+)
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1080x2408 px (FHD+)
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N/A
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120 Hz Refresh Rate
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Rear Camera
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13 MP
Primary Camera
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50 MP
Wide Angle Primary Camera
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2 MP
Depth Camera
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2 MP
Depth Camera
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Front Camera
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8 MP
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8 MP
Wide Angle Lens
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Battery
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4230 mAh
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6000 mAh
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N/A
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44W Flash Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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No Wireless Charging
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Storage
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32 GB
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128 GB
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eMMC 5.1
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UFS 2.2
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Expert Review
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7.0/10
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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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4.5/5
(470,670 ratings)
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4.1/5
(5,325 ratings)
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Benchmarks (The higher, the better)
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N/A
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552,168
AnTuTu Score
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N/A
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20h 19m
Battery Life (PC Mark)
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Compare Prices
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₹9,990
@ Flipkart
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Not Available in any store
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Compare in 360 View
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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Sep 04, 2018
(Official)
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May 21, 2024
(Official)
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Operating System
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Android v8.1 (Oreo)
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Android v14
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OS Updates
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N/A
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2 Years
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Security Updates
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N/A
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3 Years
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Custom UI
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ColorOS
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Funtouch OS
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Good
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Good
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
View Details
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Processor
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Octa core, 1.8 GHz, Cortex A53
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Octa core
2.2 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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14 nm
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4 nm
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Graphics (GPU)
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Adreno 506
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Adreno 710
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RAM
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3 GB / 4 GB
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4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
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RAM Type
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LPDDR3
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LPDDR4X
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Performance Test Results
AnTuTu Score (The higher, the better) AnTuTu benchmark measures overall performance of a phone by stress-testing CPU, GPU, RAM, etc.
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N/A
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552,168
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Bootup Time (The lower, the better)
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N/A
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43.0 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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612
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Battery Drain* (The lower, the better)
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N/A
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5.0 %
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Heating* (The lower, the better)
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N/A
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17.2 %
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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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IPS LCD
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LCD
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Screen Size
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6.2 inches (15.75 cm)
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6.72 inches (17.07 cm)
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Resolution
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720x1520 px (HD+)
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1080x2408 px (FHD+)
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Peak Brightness
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N/A
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1000 nits
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HBM Brightness
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N/A
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1000 nits
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Refresh Rate
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N/A
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120 Hz
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Aspect Ratio
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19:9
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20:9
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Pixel Density
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271 ppi
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393 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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80.85 %
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86.58 %
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Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass v3
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N/A
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Bezel-less Display
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Yes with notch
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Yes with punch-hole display
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Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
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88.8 %
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N/A
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Design
Height
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156.2 mm
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165.70 mm
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Width
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75.6 mm
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76 mm
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Thickness
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8.2 mm
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7.99 mm
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Weight
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168 grams
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199 grams
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Build Material
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Back: Plastic
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N/A
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Water Resistance
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N/A
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Yes Splash proof IP64
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Ruggedness
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N/A
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Dust proof
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Rear Camera
Rear Camera Rating
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Good
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Very Good
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Resolution
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13 MP
Primary Camera2x Digital Zoomf/2.21/4.0" sensor size CMOS image sensor 1.12µm pixel size |
50 MP
Primary Camera2x Digital Zoomf/1.8 Wide Angle1/1.95" sensor size 0.8µm pixel size |
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2 MP
f/2.4 Depth Camera |
2 MP
f/2.4 Depth Camera |
Autofocus
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Yes Phase Detection Autofocus
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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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Image Resolution
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4128 x 3096 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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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Camera Features
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2 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
2 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Video Recording
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Full HD @30 fps
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Full HD @30 fps
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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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8 MP
f/2.2 Primary Camera1/4.0" sensor size 1.12µm pixel size |
8 MP
f/2.05 Wide Angle Primary Camera |
Video Recording
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N/A
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Full HD @30 fps
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Compare Camera Samples
Battery
Battery Rating
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Capacity
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4230 mAh
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6000 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-ion
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Li-ion
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TalkTime
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Up to 44 Hours(2G)
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N/A
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Quick Charging
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N/A
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Yes 44W Flash 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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N/A
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20h 19m
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Charging Time (20% to 100%) (The lower, the better)
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N/A
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1h 52s
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Storage
Internal Storage
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32 GB / 64 GB
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128 GB
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Storage Type
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eMMC 5.1
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UFS 2.2
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 256 GB
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Yes Up to 1 TB
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Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
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Network Support
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5G Not Supported 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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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / 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)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
SIM 2
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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) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) |
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / 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)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) |
Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz MIMO
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Wi-Fi Features
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Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v4.2
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Yes v5.1
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GPS
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Yes with A-GPS
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Yes with A-GPS Glonass
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NFC
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No
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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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Audio Jack
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3.5 mm
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3.5 mm
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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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Rear
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Side
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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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Applications
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Oppo Browser
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N/A
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Compare Prices
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₹9,990
@ Flipkart
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Not Available in any store
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