iPhone XS

vs

Sony Xperia 5 IV

iPhone XS vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 1080 x 2520 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM

Key Differences

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Why is iPhone XS better than Sony Xperia 5 IV?

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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 2520 px

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Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 156 mm (6.14 inches)

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Phone is about 78% cheaper

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Why is Sony Xperia 5 IV better than iPhone XS?

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Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh vs 2658 mAh

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Faster CPU speed: 1 x 3 GHz & 3 x 2.5 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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AnTuTu score is about 66% higher

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More megapixels front camera: 12MP vs 7MP

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.1" vs 5.8"

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Lighter: 172 g (6.07 ounces) vs 177 g (6.24 ounces)

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Narrower: 67 mm (2.64 inches) vs 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)

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The phone is 4 years newer

Size Comparison

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

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
6.1"

Height

156 mm
(6.14 inches)

Width

67 mm
(2.64 inches)

Thickness

8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

172 g
(6.07 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

156 mm
(6.14 inches)

Width

67 mm
(2.64 inches)

Thickness

8.2 mm
(0.32 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

172 g
(6.07 ounces)

3D comparison

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Expert Score

Score 4.3

Score 4.0

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Score 4.3

Score 4.0

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone XS

738,192

Sony Xperia 5 IV

1,224,462 +65.87%

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

330,723 +59.35%

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

438,136 +114.96%

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

209,049 +71.81%

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

246,554 +20.19%

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

6,718 +17.9%

benchmark

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

3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

iPhone XS

1,446

Sony Xperia 5 IV

2,129 +47.23%

benchmark

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

Battery Performance

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

16 h
06 min

21 h
03 min

callBattery Life

2 h
40 min

1 h
45 min

callCharging time

Price Comparison

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

location Price in Europe

From € 157

From € 730

location Price in USA

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From $ 500

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.

Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a high-performance smartphone engineered with cutting-edge technology, housed in a compact form factor. Featuring a 6.1-inch 21:9 CinemaWide OLED display, it provides an immersive visual experience ideal for multimedia consumption and gaming. At its core, the device is driven by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, ensuring lag-free multitasking and seamless application usage.

In terms of optics, the Xperia 5 IV boasts an advanced triple-lens camera system, developed in collaboration with Zeiss optics. This configuration includes a 12MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens, enabling users to capture high-quality images and videos across various shooting environments.

The device is powered by a substantial, 5000 mAh battery, designed to deliver dependable battery life throughout the day. Additionally, it supports fast charging and wireless charging technologies for enhanced user convenience. The Xperia 5 IVs IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance rating ensures robust durability, while the inclusion of a 3.5 mm headphone jack caters to the needs of audiophiles.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone XS

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Design

Design

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Weight

177 g (6.24 ounces)

172 g (6.07 ounces)

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Thickness

7.7 mm (0.3 inches)

8.2 mm (0.32 inches)

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Width

70.9 mm (2.79 inches)

67 mm (2.64 inches)

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Height

143.6 mm (5.65 inches)

156 mm (6.14 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

85.71 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Space Gray, Silver, Gold

Green, Black, Ecru 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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Display

Display

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Screen size

5.8"

6.1"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

458 ppi

449 ppi

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Resolution

1125 x 2436 px

1080 x 2520 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

-

-

Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

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Gorilla Glass Victus

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Supports HDR10

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Always-On Display

-

-

Supports Dolby Vision

-

-

Contrast ratio

1000000:1

-

-

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 3 GHz & 3 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

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GPU clock speed

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820 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 version

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3.3

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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

64 GB/s

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OpenVG version

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1.2

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OpenCL version

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2

-

L2 cache

8 MB

6 MB

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EMMC version

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5.1

-

DDR memory version

4

5

-

Maximum memory amount

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16GB

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L3 cache

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6 MB

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Uses multithreading

-

-

GPU execution units

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3

-

Shading units

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768

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Release date

2018

2022

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Has NX bit

-

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L1 cache

128 KB

1024 KB

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Number of transistors

6900 million

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Has an external memory slot

-

-

Turbo clock speed

2.49GHz

-

-

Supported displays

-

1

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

12 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/1.7 & 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

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Number of flash LEDs

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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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/2.0

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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

-

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Has camera/microphone privacy options

-

-

Has theme customization

-

-

Can play games while they download

-

-

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

-

-

More languages supported

-

125

-

Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

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Supports widgets

-

-

Is free and open source

-

-

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

-

-

Has Quick Start

-

-

More languages supported

56

-

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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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Has reverse wireless charging

-

-

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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Has aptX Lossless

-

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Has aptX

-

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Number of microphones

3

-

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Has aptX Adaptive

-

-

Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

-

-

Has a radio

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Features

Features

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Has 5G support

-

-

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

10000 MBits/s

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Upload speed

150 MBits/s

3000 MBits/s

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Has USB Type-C

-

-

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

-

-

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 infrared sensor

-

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Has an accelerometer

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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