iPhone XS

vs

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

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

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Screen size: 6.5" / Resolution: 1080 x 2400 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP / Front camera: 32MP / RAM: 6GB, 8GB / Battery power: 4500 mAh / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM

Key Differences

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Why is iPhone XS better than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE?

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AnTuTu score is about 4% higher

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

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Better display resolution: 1125 x 2436 px vs 1080 x 2400 px

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Lighter: 177 g (6.24 ounces) vs 190 g (6.7 ounces)

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Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) vs 74.5 mm (2.93 inches)

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Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 159.8 mm (6.29 inches)

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Why is Samsung Galaxy S20 FE better than iPhone XS?

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Bigger battery capacity: 4500 mAh vs 2658 mAh

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Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.73 GHz & 4 x 2.5 GHz & 2 x 2 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz

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More RAM memory capacity: 6GB, 8GB vs 4GB

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More megapixels front camera: 32MP vs 7MP

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.5" vs 5.8"

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More color options: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red vs Space Gray, Silver, Gold

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The phone is 2 years and 1 month newer

Size Comparison

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

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
6.5"

Height

159.8 mm
(6.29 inches)

Width

74.5 mm
(2.93 inches)

Thickness

8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)

Screen size

6.5"

Weight

190 g
(6.7 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

159.8 mm
(6.29 inches)

Width

74.5 mm
(2.93 inches)

Thickness

8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)

Screen size

6.5"

Weight

190 g
(6.7 ounces)

3D comparison

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Expert Score

Score 4.3

Score 4.1

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Score 4.3

Score 4.1

TechRadar

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iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

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Tech Advisor

iPhone XS

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Smartprix

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone XS

738,192 +3.5%

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

713,203

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

207,549

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

212,654 +2.46%

benchmark

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

GPU

iPhone XS

203,822

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

215,469 +5.71%

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

121,678

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

137,373 +12.9%

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

205,143 +38.89%

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

147,707

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

5,698 +50.58%

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

3,784

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

6,048 +58.04%

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

3,827

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

1,446 +35.65%

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

1,066

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

2,476

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

2,965 +19.75%

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 +45.79%

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

760

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

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

2 h
40 min

1 h
35 min

callCharging time

Price Comparison

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

location Price in Europe

From € 157

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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.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a feature-packed smartphone that offers flagship-level performance at a competitive price. Powered by the Snapdragon 865, it delivers seamless performance for gaming, multitasking, and daily use. The 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and vibrant visuals.

Equipped with a versatile triple-camera setup, including a 12MP main sensor, it captures sharp and detailed photos. The 4500mAh battery supports fast charging and wireless charging for convenience. With 5G connectivity, IP68 water resistance, and an array of color options, the S20 FE is a solid choice for users seeking premium features without a premium price.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Design

Design

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Weight

177 g (6.24 ounces)

190 g (6.7 ounces)

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Thickness

7.7 mm (0.3 inches)

8.4 mm (0.33 inches)

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Width

70.9 mm (2.79 inches)

74.5 mm (2.93 inches)

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Height

143.6 mm (5.65 inches)

159.8 mm (6.29 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

78.4 cm³

100 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red

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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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Display

Display

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Screen size

5.8"

6.5"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

458 ppi

405 ppi

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Resolution

1125 x 2436 px

1080 x 2400 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

800 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

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Gorilla Glass 3

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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

2000000:1

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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, 8GB

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Android version

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Android 13

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CPU speed

2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz

2 x 2.73 GHz & 4 x 2.5 GHz & 2 x 2 GHz

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GPU clock speed

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800 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

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

44 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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EMMC version

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5.1

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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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2 MB

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

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9W

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Shading units

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64

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Release date

2018

2020

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Has NX bit

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L1 cache

128 KB

192 KB

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Number of transistors

6900 million

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Memory channels

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4

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Turbo clock speed

2.49GHz

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Has an external memory slot

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Maximum amount of external memory supported

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1000GB

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

12 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP

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Front camera

7MP

32MP

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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/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/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

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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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/2.2

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.4 µm & 1 µm

1.8 µm & 1.12 µm & 1 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

2658 mAh

4500 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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25W

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Wireless charging speed

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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 an ultra power-saving mode

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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 LDAC

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Has aptX HD

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Number of microphones

3

2

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Has aptX Adaptive

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Features

Features

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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

1000 MBits/s

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Upload speed

150 MBits/s

200 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

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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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