iPhone XS

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Microsoft Surface Duo

iPhone XS vs Microsoft Surface Duo

Short Description

iPhone XS

Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1125 x 2436 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2658 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Microsoft Surface Duo

Screen size: 8.1" / Resolution: 2700 x 1800 px / Main camera: 11 MP / RAM: 6GB / Battery power: 3577 mAh / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM

Key Differences

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo

Why is iPhone XS better than Microsoft Surface Duo?

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

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More megapixels main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP vs 11 MP

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Lighter: 177 g (6.24 ounces) vs 250 g (8.82 ounces)

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Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) vs 186.9 mm (7.36 inches)

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Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 145.2 mm (5.72 inches)

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More color options: Space Gray, Silver, Gold vs White

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo

Why is Microsoft Surface Duo better than iPhone XS?

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Bigger battery capacity: 3577 mAh vs 2658 mAh

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Faster CPU speed: 1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz

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More RAM memory capacity: 6GB vs 4GB

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Has a larger display diagonal: 8.1" vs 5.8"

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Better display resolution: 2700 x 1800 px vs 1125 x 2436 px

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The phone is 1 year and 11 months newer

Size Comparison

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo

Height

143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)

Width

70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)

Thickness

7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)

Screen size

5.8"

Weight

177 g
(6.24 ounces)

5.8"
credit-card
8.1"

Height

145.2 mm
(5.72 inches)

Width

186.9 mm
(7.36 inches)

Thickness

4.8 mm
(0.19 inches)

Screen size

8.1"

Weight

250 g
(8.82 ounces)

Height

143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)

Width

70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)

Thickness

7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)

Screen size

5.8"

Weight

177 g
(6.24 ounces)

Height

145.2 mm
(5.72 inches)

Width

186.9 mm
(7.36 inches)

Thickness

4.8 mm
(0.19 inches)

Screen size

8.1"

Weight

250 g
(8.82 ounces)

Expert Score

Score 4.3

Score 3.1

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo

Score 4.3

Score 3.1

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Price Comparison

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location Price in Europe

From € 207

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About Products

iPhone XS

The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.

The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.

Microsoft Surface Duo

The Microsoft Surface Duo is an innovative dual-screen device designed for productivity and versatility. Featuring two 5.6-inch AMOLED displays that open to create an expansive 8.1-inch workspace, it offers a unique multitasking experience. Users can run two apps side by side or extend a single app across both screens, making it ideal for professionals and multitaskers.

Powered by a Snapdragon processor, the Surface Duo delivers smooth performance, whether you’re browsing, working on documents, or streaming content. The device runs on Android, granting access to a vast array of apps and services. The dual 11MP cameras ensure quality photos and video calls, adding to its utility for business and personal use.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo

Design

Design

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Weight

177 g (6.24 ounces)

250 g (8.82 ounces)

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Thickness

7.7 mm (0.3 inches)

4.8 mm (0.19 inches)

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Width

70.9 mm (2.79 inches)

186.9 mm (7.36 inches)

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Height

143.6 mm (5.65 inches)

145.2 mm (5.72 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

2 m

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Volume

78.4 cm³

130.26 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

White

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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

4.7

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Can be folded

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Display

Display

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Screen size

5.8"

8.1"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

458 ppi

401 ppi

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Resolution

1125 x 2436 px

2700 x 1800 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

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Brightness (typical)

625 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Supports HDR10

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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

6GB

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Android version

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Android 10

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CPU speed

2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz

1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz

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GPU clock speed

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257 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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RAM speed

2133 MHz

2133 MHz

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Semiconductor size

7 nm

7 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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3.2

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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

31.79 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

4

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Maximum memory amount

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16GB

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GPU execution units

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2

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

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10W

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Release date

2018

2020

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Has NX bit

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L1 cache

128 KB

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Number of transistors

6900 million

6700 million

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GPU turbo

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585 MHz

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Memory channels

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4

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Turbo clock speed

2.49GHz

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Supported displays

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2

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

11 MP

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Front camera

7MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

1080 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.8

f/2.0

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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

7x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

1

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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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Has touch autofocus

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.4 µm & 1 µm

1 µm

Operating system

Operating system

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Has theme customization

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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 focus modes

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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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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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Has Quick Start

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The browser has word wrap

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Has voice commands

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Supports widgets

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Has offline voice recognition

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More languages supported

56

125

Battery

Battery

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Battery power

2658 mAh

3577 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

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Battery life

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27 hours

Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Has aptX

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Number of microphones

3

2

Features

Features

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Wi-Fi version

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

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

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Download speed

1024 MBits/s

1200 MBits/s

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Upload speed

150 MBits/s

150 MBits/s

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Has USB Type-C

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USB version

2

3.1

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

1 SIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

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Bluetooth version

5

5

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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 infrared sensor

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Has an accelerometer

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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