iPhone XS

vs

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

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 Ultra

Screen size: 6.9" / Resolution: 1440 x 3200 px / Main camera: 108 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP / Front camera: 40MP / RAM: 12GB, 16GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Key Differences

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Why is iPhone XS better than Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra?

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Lighter: 177 g (6.24 ounces) vs 222 g (7.83 ounces)

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Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) vs 76 mm (2.99 inches)

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Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 166.9 mm (6.57 inches)

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Why is Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra better than iPhone XS?

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Bigger battery capacity: 5000 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: 12GB, 16GB vs 4GB

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AnTuTu score is about 1% higher

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More megapixels main camera: 108 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP vs 12 MP & 12 MP

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More megapixels front camera: 40MP vs 7MP

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.9" vs 5.8"

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Better display resolution: 1440 x 3200 px vs 1125 x 2436 px

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The phone is 1 year and 5 months newer

Size Comparison

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

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
6.9"

Height

166.9 mm
(6.57 inches)

Width

76 mm
(2.99 inches)

Thickness

8.8 mm
(0.35 inches)

Screen size

6.9"

Weight

222 g
(7.83 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

166.9 mm
(6.57 inches)

Width

76 mm
(2.99 inches)

Thickness

8.8 mm
(0.35 inches)

Screen size

6.9"

Weight

222 g
(7.83 ounces)

3D comparison

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Expert Score

Score 4.3

Score 3.8

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Score 4.3

Score 3.8

TechRadar

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Tech Advisor

Tech Advisor

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

PCMag

PCMag

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone XS

738,192

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

748,271 +1.37%

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 Ultra

208,351 +0.39%

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 Ultra

236,114 +15.84%

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 Ultra

139,177 +14.38%

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 +24.61%

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

164,629

benchmark

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

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

iPhone XS

6,048 +60.08%

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

3,778

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.

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

iPhone XS

2,476

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

2,689 +8.6%

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 +36.96%

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

809

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 Ultra

16 h
06 min

18 h
01 min

callBattery Life

2 h
40 min

1 h
20 min

callCharging time

Price Comparison

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

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 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a premium flagship smartphone designed for those who demand cutting-edge technology. Its standout feature is the massive 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth visuals and stunning clarity for gaming, streaming, and browsing. Powered by the Exynos 990 (or Snapdragon 865), the S20 Ultra ensures top-tier performance and seamless multitasking.

The camera system is one of its major highlights. It features a 108MP main camera, capable of capturing incredibly detailed photos, along with a 48MP telephoto lens offering up to 100x Space Zoom, perfect for long-range photography. The 40MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies, even in low light.

With 5G connectivity, a massive 5,000mAh battery for extended usage, and up to 16GB RAM, the S20 Ultra offers unmatched performance. Ideal for those seeking the latest technology in a sleek, feature-packed design.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone XS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Design

Design

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Weight

177 g (6.24 ounces)

222 g (7.83 ounces)

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Thickness

7.7 mm (0.3 inches)

8.8 mm (0.35 inches)

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Width

70.9 mm (2.79 inches)

76 mm (2.99 inches)

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Height

143.6 mm (5.65 inches)

166.9 mm (6.57 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

111.62 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud 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

7.7

Display

Display

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Screen size

5.8"

6.9"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

458 ppi

511 ppi

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Resolution

1125 x 2436 px

1440 x 3200 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

120Hz

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Brightness (typical)

625 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

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Gorilla Glass 6

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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 curved display

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

64GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

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RAM

4GB

12GB, 16GB

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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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Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

108 MP & 48 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP

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Front camera

7MP

40MP

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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/2 & f/1.8 & f/3.5 & 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

4x

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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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Has manual shutter speed

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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

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Operating system

Operating system

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Has clipboard warnings

-

-

Has location privacy options

-

-

Has camera/microphone privacy options

-

-

Has theme customization

-

-

Can play games while they download

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-

Has dark mode

-

-

Has Wi-Fi password sharing

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Has battery health check

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Has an extra dim mode

-

-

Has focus modes

-

-

Has dynamic theming

-

-

Can offload apps

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Has customizable notifications

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Has scrolling screenshots

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Supports split screen

-

-

Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

-

-

Can be used as a PC

-

-

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

-

-

Can block app tracking

-

-

Blocks cross-site tracking

-

-

Gets direct OS updates

-

-

Has AirPlay

-

-

Supports widgets

-

-

Has Quick Start

-

-

More languages supported

56

125

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Has offline voice recognition

-

-

The browser has word wrap

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Has voice commands

Battery

Battery

-

Battery power

2658 mAh

5000 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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45W

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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 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

2

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

2000 MBits/s

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Upload speed

150 MBits/s

318 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 SIM, 1 eSIM

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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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Supports ant+

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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