iPhone XS Max

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Short Description

iPhone XS Max

Screen size: 6.5" / Resolution: 1242 x 2688 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3174 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Screen size: 6.6" / Resolution: 1080 x 2340 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 10 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 10MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4500 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 eSIM, 1 SIM

Key Differences

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Why is iPhone XS Max better than Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?

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More internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 128GB, 256GB

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Better display resolution: 1242 x 2688 px vs 1080 x 2340 px

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Phone is about 26% cheaper

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Why is Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus better than iPhone XS Max?

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Bigger battery capacity: 4500 mAh vs 3174 mAh

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Faster CPU speed: 1 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.82 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz

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More RAM memory capacity: 8GB vs 4GB

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AnTuTu score is about 59% higher

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

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More megapixels front camera: 10MP vs 7MP

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.6" vs 6.5"

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Higher charging speed: 45W vs 15W

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Lighter: 195 g (6.88 ounces) vs 208 g (7.34 ounces)

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Narrower: 75.8 mm (2.98 inches) vs 77.4 mm (3.05 inches)

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Shorter: 157.4 mm (6.2 inches) vs 157.5 mm (6.2 inches)

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More color options: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple vs Space Gray, Silver, Gold

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The phone is 3 years and 5 months newer

Size Comparison

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Height

157.5 mm
(6.2 inches)

Width

77.4 mm
(3.05 inches)

Thickness

7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)

Screen size

6.5"

Weight

208 g
(7.34 ounces)

6.5"
credit-card
6.6"

Height

157.4 mm
(6.2 inches)

Width

75.8 mm
(2.98 inches)

Thickness

7.6 mm
(0.3 inches)

Screen size

6.6"

Weight

195 g
(6.88 ounces)

Height

157.5 mm
(6.2 inches)

Width

77.4 mm
(3.05 inches)

Thickness

7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)

Screen size

6.5"

Weight

208 g
(7.34 ounces)

Height

157.4 mm
(6.2 inches)

Width

75.8 mm
(2.98 inches)

Thickness

7.6 mm
(0.3 inches)

Screen size

6.6"

Weight

195 g
(6.88 ounces)

3D comparison

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Expert Score

Score 4.4

Score 4.0

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Score 4.4

Score 4.0

CNet

CNet

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

TechRadar

TechRadar

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Tech Advisor

Tech Advisor

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

PCMag

PCMag

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone XS Max

689,680

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

1,097,634 +59.15%

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 XS Max

202,376

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

305,791 +51.1%

benchmark

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

GPU

iPhone XS Max

163,334

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

406,302 +148.76%

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 XS Max

110,150

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

171,518 +55.71%

benchmark

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

UX

iPhone XS Max

213,820

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

214,023 +0.09%

benchmark

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

3DMark Wild Life benchmark

iPhone XS Max

5,704

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

6,914 +21.21%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

iPhone XS Max

6,067

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

7,323 +20.7%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

iPhone XS Max

1,482

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

1,918 +29.42%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

iPhone XS Max

2,444

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

3,896 +59.41%

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.

Geekbench 5 · Single-Core

iPhone XS Max

1,109

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

1,126 +1.53%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.

Battery Performance

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

17 h
28 min

22 h
15 min

callBattery Life

3 h
29 min

1 h
01 min

callCharging time

Price Comparison

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

location Price in Europe

From € 225

From € 306

location Price in USA

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From $ 276

About Products

iPhone XS Max

The Apple iPhone XS Max is a premium device that combines a stunning 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display with exceptional performance. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast, smooth performance for gaming, multitasking, and app usage.

The dual 12MP camera system with Smart HDR captures impressive photos and 4K videos, while the 7MP front camera handles high-quality selfies and FaceTime. With Face ID for secure unlocking and a stainless steel and glass design, it feels as luxurious as it looks. The iPhone XS Max also offers wireless charging and water resistance, making it a durable and powerful option for those seeking a top-tier smartphone experience.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus offers a premium smartphone experience with a sleek design, a stunning 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, and a 120Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (or Exynos 2200, depending on the region), it delivers excellent performance for gaming, multitasking, and productivity.

The triple-camera system features a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto lens, delivering high-quality photos in various lighting conditions and smooth 8K video recording. The 10MP front camera captures crisp selfies.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone XS Max

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Design

Design

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Weight

208 g (7.34 ounces)

195 g (6.88 ounces)

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Thickness

7.7 mm (0.3 inches)

7.6 mm (0.3 inches)

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Width

77.4 mm (3.05 inches)

75.8 mm (2.98 inches)

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Height

157.5 mm (6.2 inches)

157.4 mm (6.2 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

2 m

1.5 m

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Volume

93.87 cm³

90.67 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple

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Lowest potential operating temperature

0 °C

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Maximum operating temperature

35 °C

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French Repairability Index

4.6

8.2

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.5"

6.6"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

458 ppi

393 ppi

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Resolution

1242 x 2688 px

1080 x 2340 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

120Hz

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Touch sampling rate

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240Hz

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Brightness (typical)

625 nits

1200 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass 6

Gorilla Glass Victus

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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

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Contrast ratio

1000000:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

64GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB

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RAM

4GB

8GB

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Android version

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Android 12

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CPU speed

2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz

1 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 1.82 GHz

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GPU clock speed

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1300 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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RAM speed

2133 MHz

3200 MHz

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Semiconductor size

7 nm

4 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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OpenGL ES version

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3.1

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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

34.1 GB/s

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OpenCL version

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2

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L2 cache

8 MB

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DDR memory version

4

5

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Maximum memory amount

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24GB

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Uses multithreading

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Release date

2018

2022

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Has NX bit

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L1 cache

128 KB

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Number of transistors

6900 million

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Turbo clock speed

2.49GHz

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Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

50 MP & 10 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

7MP

10MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

4320 x 24 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.8

f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.2

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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

2x

3x

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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 manual white balance

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Shoots raw

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Has touch autofocus

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

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Supports Dolby Vision recording

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.4 µm & 1 µm

1 µm & 1 µm & 1.4 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

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Can offload apps

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Has customizable notifications

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Has scrolling screenshots

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Supports split screen

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Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

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Can be used as a PC

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Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

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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

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Can block app tracking

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Blocks cross-site tracking

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Gets direct OS updates

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Has AirPlay

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Supports widgets

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Has Quick Start

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More languages supported

56

125

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Has offline voice recognition

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The browser has word wrap

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Has voice commands

Battery

Battery

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Battery power

3174 mAh

4500 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

15W

45W

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Wireless charging speed

7.5W

15W

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Has reverse wireless charging

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Reverse wireless charging speed

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4.5W

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

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Battery life

16.1 hours

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Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Number of microphones

3

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Features

Features

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Has 5G support

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Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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

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Download speed

1024 MBits/s

7350 MBits/s

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Upload speed

150 MBits/s

3670 MBits/s

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Has USB Type-C

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USB version

2

3.2

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

1 eSIM, 1 SIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

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Bluetooth version

5

5.2

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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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Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

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Body sar (eu)

0.99W/kg

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Head SAR (eu)

0.99W/kg

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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Body SAR (US)

1.52W/kg

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Head SAR (US)

1.39W/kg

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