iPhone XS

vs

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

iPhone XS vs Microsoft Surface Duo 2

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 2

Screen size: 8.3" / Resolution: 2688 x 1892 px / Main camera: 16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4449 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM

Key Differences

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Why is iPhone XS better than Microsoft Surface Duo 2?

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Lighter: 177 g (6.24 ounces) vs 284 g (10.02 ounces)

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Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) vs 184.5 mm (7.26 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 Glacier, Obsidian

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Why is Microsoft Surface Duo 2 better than iPhone XS?

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Bigger battery capacity: 4449 mAh vs 2658 mAh

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Faster CPU speed: 1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 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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More megapixels main camera: 16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 12 MP & 12 MP

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More megapixels front camera: 12MP vs 7MP

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Has a larger display diagonal: 8.3" vs 5.8"

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Better display resolution: 2688 x 1892 px vs 1125 x 2436 px

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The phone is 3 years and 1 month newer

Size Comparison

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

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
8.3"

Height

145.2 mm
(5.72 inches)

Width

184.5 mm
(7.26 inches)

Thickness

5.5 mm
(0.22 inches)

Screen size

8.3"

Weight

284 g
(10.02 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

184.5 mm
(7.26 inches)

Thickness

5.5 mm
(0.22 inches)

Screen size

8.3"

Weight

284 g
(10.02 ounces)

Expert Score

Score 4.3

Score 3.4

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Score 4.3

Score 3.4

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Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core

iPhone XS

2,571

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

3,765 +46.44%

benchmark

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

Geekbench 6 · Single-Core

iPhone XS

1,270

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

1,480 +16.54%

benchmark

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

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

iPhone XS

2,476

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

3,268 +31.99%

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

1,108 +4.73%

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

1,058

benchmark

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

Price Comparison

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

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 2

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a unique foldable device that blends the features of a smartphone and a tablet, designed for productivity and multitasking. It comes with two 5.8-inch AMOLED displays that unfold to create an expansive 8.3-inch canvas, perfect for running multiple apps simultaneously. The dual screens are optimized for multitasking, allowing users to drag and drop content between apps or view two apps side by side.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 5G connectivity, and up to 8GB of RAM, the Surface Duo 2 offers a smooth, fast performance for both work and entertainment. The device includes a triple-camera setup, featuring a 12MP main lens, a 16MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto lens for versatile photography.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone XS

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Design

Design

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Weight

177 g (6.24 ounces)

284 g (10.02 ounces)

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Thickness

7.7 mm (0.3 inches)

5.5 mm (0.22 inches)

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Width

70.9 mm (2.79 inches)

184.5 mm (7.26 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

147.34 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Glacier, Obsidian

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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"

8.3"

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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

2688 x 1892 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

90Hz

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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

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Has a secondary screen

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Resolution (secondary screen)

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1344 x 1892px

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

64GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

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RAM

4GB

8GB

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Android version

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Android 11

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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 1.8 GHz

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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

5 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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Has TrustZone

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Maximum memory bandwidth

34.1 GB/s

51.2 GB/s

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OpenCL version

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2

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L2 cache

8 MB

1 MB

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DDR memory version

4

5

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Maximum memory amount

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16GB

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L3 cache

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3 MB

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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

2021

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Has NX bit

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L1 cache

128 KB

512 KB

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Number of transistors

6900 million

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GPU turbo

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840 MHz

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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

16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

7MP

12MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

2160 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.8

f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/1.7

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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

2x

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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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Has touch autofocus

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

f/2.0

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Has timelapse function

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Has a front-facing led flash

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.4 µm & 1 µm

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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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Supports widgets

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The browser has word wrap

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Has voice commands

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Has offline voice recognition

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More languages supported

56

125

Battery

Battery

-

Battery power

2658 mAh

4449 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

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23W

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Has aptX

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

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Download speed

1024 MBits/s

7500 MBits/s

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Upload speed

150 MBits/s

3000 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

2 SIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

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Bluetooth version

5

5.1

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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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