iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Short Description

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Screen size: 6.9" / Resolution: 1320 x 2868 px / Main camera: 48 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4676 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Screen size: 6.9" / Resolution: 1440 x 3120 px / Main camera: 200 MP & 50 MP & 10 MP & 10 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 12GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 1000GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM, 2 eSIM

Key Differences

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

How is iPhone 16 Pro Max better than Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

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More internal storage in max option: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB vs 1000GB

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Phone is about 7% cheaper

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

How is Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better than iPhone 16 Pro Max?

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Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh vs 4676 mAh

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Faster CPU speed: 2 x 4.32 GHz & 6 x 3.53 GHz vs 2 x 3.89 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz

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More RAM memory capacity in max option: 12GB vs 8GB

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AnTuTu score is about 23% higher

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More megapixels main camera: 200 MP & 50 MP & 10 MP & 10 MP vs 48 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP

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Better display resolution: 1440 x 3120 px vs 1320 x 2868 px

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Higher charging speed: 45W vs 20W

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Lighter: 218 g (7.69 ounces) vs 227 g (8.01 ounces)

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Shorter: 162.8 mm (6.41 inches) vs 163 mm (6.42 inches)

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More color options: Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold vs Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

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The phone is 4 months newer

Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Height

163 mm
(6.42 inches)

Width

77.6 mm
(3.06 inches)

Thickness

8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)

Screen size

6.9"

Weight

227 g
(8.01 ounces)

6.9"
credit-card
6.9"

Height

162.8 mm
(6.41 inches)

Width

77.6 mm
(3.06 inches)

Thickness

8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)

Screen size

6.9"

Weight

218 g
(7.69 ounces)

Height

163 mm
(6.42 inches)

Width

77.6 mm
(3.06 inches)

Thickness

8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)

Screen size

6.9"

Weight

227 g
(8.01 ounces)

Height

162.8 mm
(6.41 inches)

Width

77.6 mm
(3.06 inches)

Thickness

8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)

Screen size

6.9"

Weight

218 g
(7.69 ounces)

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone 16 Pro Max

1,839,852

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

2,265,427 +23.13%

benchmark

The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.

CPU

iPhone 16 Pro Max

475,293

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

586,044 +23.3%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.

GPU

iPhone 16 Pro Max

719,585

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

916,344 +27.34%

benchmark

Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.

Memory

iPhone 16 Pro Max

259,838

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

436,052 +67.82%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.

UX

iPhone 16 Pro Max

385,136 +17.78%

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

326,987

benchmark

Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.

Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core

iPhone 16 Pro Max

9,012

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

9,846 +9.25%

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.

Geekbench 6 · Single-Core

iPhone 16 Pro Max

3,681 +20.41%

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

3,057

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.

Battery Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

1 h
57 min

57 min

callCharging time

Price Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

location Price in USA

From $ 1,020

From $ 1,100

location Price in Europe

From € 1,025

From € 1,150

location Price in India

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From ₹ 120,698

About Products

iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple’s most powerful and feature-rich smartphone, designed for users who demand the best. It boasts a massive 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, delivering ultra-smooth visuals and stunning color accuracy.

The A18 Pro chip ensures lightning-fast performance, handling everything from gaming to professional-grade editing with ease. The Pro camera system includes a 48MP main lens, 12MP ultra-wide, and a telephoto lens for exceptional photography and 8K video. With 5G, Face ID, and an extended battery life, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers top-tier technology, luxury, and durability.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the pinnacle of smartphone innovation, designed for those who demand excellence. Its expansive Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, with a stunning 144Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution, offers breathtaking visuals and unmatched smoothness. Powered by Samsung’s most advanced chipset, it delivers unparalleled performance for gaming, productivity, and multitasking.

The 200MP quad-camera system captures extraordinary detail, even in low light, while the Space Zoom feature lets you capture distant objects with clarity. Boasting an enormous battery with ultra-fast charging, S Pen support for productivity, and seamless 5G connectivity, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the ultimate device for premium users.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Design

Design

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Weight

227 g (8.01 ounces)

218 g (7.69 ounces)

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Thickness

8.3 mm (0.33 inches)

8.2 mm (0.32 inches)

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Width

77.6 mm (3.06 inches)

77.6 mm (3.06 inches)

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Height

163 mm (6.42 inches)

162.8 mm (6.41 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

6 m

1.5 m

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Volume

104.99 cm³

103.59 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

Water resistant

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Color options

Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold

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Lowest potential operating temperature

0 °C

0 °C

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Maximum operating temperature

35 °C

35 °C

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.9"

6.9"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

460 ppi

498 ppi

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Resolution

1320 x 2868 px

1440 x 3120 px

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Refresh rate

120Hz

120Hz

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Touch sampling rate

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240Hz

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Brightness (typical)

1600 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

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Gorilla Glass Armor 2

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Supports HDR10

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Supports HDR10+

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Always-On Display

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Supports Dolby Vision

-

-

Contrast ratio

2000000:1

3000000:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

1000GB

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RAM

8GB

12GB

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Android version

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Android 15

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CPU speed

2 x 3.89 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz

2 x 4.32 GHz & 6 x 3.53 GHz

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GPU clock speed

1450 MHz

1100 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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RAM speed

4800 MHz

5300 MHz

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Semiconductor size

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3 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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DirectX version

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DirectX 12

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Has integrated graphics

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

6 threads

8 threads

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Uses HMP

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Has TrustZone

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Maximum memory bandwidth

78.8 GB/s

10.68 GB/s

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OpenCL version

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3

-

L2 cache

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12 MB

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DDR memory version

5

5

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Maximum memory amount

8GB

24GB

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Uses multithreading

-

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Shading units

128

1536

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Release date

2024

2025

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Has NX bit

-

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Memory channels

-

2

-

Supports ecc memory

-

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

48 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP

200 MP & 50 MP & 10 MP & 10 MP

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Front camera

12MP

12MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

4320 x 30 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/1.78 & f/2.2 & f/2.8

f/1.7 & f/3.4 & f/1.9 & f/2.4

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

5x

5x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has laser autofocus

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Has manual white balance

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Shoots raw

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Has touch autofocus

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Has manual shutter speed

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/1.9

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

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Supports Dolby Vision recording

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Minimum focal length

13 mm

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Maximum focal length

120 mm

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.22 µm & 0.7 µm & 1.12 µm

0.6 µm & 0.7 µm & 0.7 µm & 1.12 µm

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Supports HDR10 recording

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Operating system

Operating system

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Has clipboard warnings

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Has location privacy options

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Has camera/microphone privacy options

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Has theme customization

-

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Can play games while they download

-

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Has dark mode

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Has Wi-Fi password sharing

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Has battery health check

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Has an extra dim mode

-

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Has focus modes

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Has dynamic theming

-

-

Can offload apps

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Has customizable notifications

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Has scrolling screenshots

-

-

Supports split screen

-

-

Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

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More languages supported

56

125

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Can be used as a PC

-

-

Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

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Supports widgets

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Is free and open source

-

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Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Is a multi-user system

-

-

Has Mail Privacy Protection

-

-

Can block app tracking

-

-

Blocks cross-site tracking

-

-

Has on-device machine learning

-

-

Has Live Text

-

-

Has SharePlay

-

-

Gets direct OS updates

-

-

Has AirPlay

-

-

Has Quick Start

-

-

Has offline voice recognition

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The browser has word wrap

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Has voice commands

Battery

Battery

-

Battery power

4676 mAh

5000 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

20W

45W

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Wireless charging speed

15W

25W

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Has reverse wireless charging

-

-

Reverse wireless charging speed

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4.5W

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Has an ultra power-saving mode

-

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

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Battery life

33 hours

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Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Has LDAC

-

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Has aptX HD

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Has aptX Lossless

-

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Number of microphones

2

3

Features

Features

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Has 5G support

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Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

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Download speed

10000 MBits/s

10000 MBits/s

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Upload speed

3500 MBits/s

3500 MBits/s

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Has USB Type-C

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USB version

3.2

3.2

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

2 SIM, 2 eSIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

-

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Has emergency SOS via satellite

-

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Bluetooth version

5.3

5.4

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Has a gyroscope

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Has GPS

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Has a compass

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Supports Wi-Fi

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Has a cellular module

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Has a barometer

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Stylus included

-

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Supports Galileo

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Has an infrared sensor

-

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Has an accelerometer

-

Supports ant+

-

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Has crash detection

-

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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