Apple iPhone X vs LG V30 vs Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone X vs LG V30 vs Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone XApple iPhone XGlobal · 3GB · 64GB
LG V30LG V30Global · 4GB · 64GB
Nokia 8Nokia 8International · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone X
Global · 3GB · 64GB
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LG V30
LG V30
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Nokia 8
Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials 6.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.2Camera --Camera 6.1Camera 6.4Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score 5.3 Battery --Battery 5.2 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
90 reviews
8.7
42 reviews
8.9
54 reviews
8.8
76 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone X vs LG V30 vs Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone X Apple iPhone X
Global · 3GB · 64GB 		LG V30 prices LG V30
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Nokia 8 prices Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
Inches 5.8" 6" 5.3" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+ QHD WQHD+
Usable surface 81% useful 81% useful 69% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 70.9 mm
143.6 mm
7.7 mm 		75.4 mm
151.7 mm
7.4 mm 		73.7 mm
151.5 mm
7.9 mm 		74.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 174 g 158 g 160 g 195 g
Micro A11
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 597.700
v10 		342.500
v10 		207.434
v7 		312.226
v10
Battery 2716 mAh 3300 mAh 3090 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
iSight Duo Camera (8)
2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
IMX351 Exmor RS
2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2
Selfie Camera SELF 7 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS iOS 16 Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Apple LG Nokia Samsung
Aliases iPhone Edition, iPhone Pro, A1901 -- -- --

Release Date
Release date September 2017,
8 years ago 		August 2017,
8 years ago 		August 2017,
8 years ago 		August 2017,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone X
LG V30
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Apple iPhone X
LG V30
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Size
70.9 mm • 143.6 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.7 mm • 151.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 174 g 158 g 160 g 195 g
Usable surface 81 % 81 % 69 % 82 %
Materials Stainless steel, Glass Metal Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance IP67 IP68 - IP68
Colors
Silver
Jet Black
Black
White
Blue
Gold
Blue
Silver
Bronze
Black
Blue
Gold
Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 6" 5.3" 6.3"
Type Oled Oled LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1125 x 2436 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 512 Pixels per inch 537 Pixels per inch 554 Pixels per inch 522 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • sRGB 141%
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Stylus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
7.6
8.1
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
9.4
8.9
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.1
9.0
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
8.9
9.0
8.7
Number of reviews
90 reviews
42 reviews
54 reviews
76 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A11 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895
CPU 2x ARMv8-A 2.38 GHz + 4x energy-efficient cores 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Apple 3-core graphics processing unit + M11 motion Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 ARM Mali-G71 MP20

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
597.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 76% of devices
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342.500
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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207.434
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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312.226
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 62% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications -- -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
9.5
8.7
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.8
9.3
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
9.0
9.3
8.8
Number of reviews
90 reviews
42 reviews
54 reviews
76 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Apple iSight Duo Camera (8) Sony IMX351 Exmor RS Carl Zeiss Samsung
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI 2 ISOCELL
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.00 µm -- --
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) -- --
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3.09" -- --
2
Camera type

Telephoto + portrait

Wide Angle lens

Black & white

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
--
--
View angle
--
--
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
--
--
Pixel size
--
--
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
--
--

Features
Flash Quad LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Dual capture
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 7 Mpx 5 Mpx 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
89
Selfie
88
Photo
92
Video
84
Mobile
90
Photo
73
Video
68
Mobile
72
Photo
62
Video
94
Mobile
100
Photo
84
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.0
8.9
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
7.4
7.6
8.1
Quality of selfies
8.5
6.1
8.6
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.4
8.7
8.6
Number of reviews
90 reviews
42 reviews
54 reviews
76 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.870 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body 		0.375 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		0.711 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		0.173 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.090 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body 		0.890 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		0.490 W/Kg on head
0.770 W/Kg on body 		0.610 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.2
9.3
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.1
9.3
9.1
And the WiFi?
8.5
9.3
9.3
9.2
Number of reviews
90 reviews
42 reviews
54 reviews
76 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2716 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3090 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 24%
    Less than a day
  • 45%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
90 reviews
42 reviews
54 reviews
76 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 16
    iOS 16 , 4 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 8 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 9 years ago
Google Services -- With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 32%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 59%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 17%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 62%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
90 reviews
42 reviews
54 reviews
76 reviews
Prices
From $ 316 --
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From $ 241 --

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