Asus ZenFone AR vs Nubia Z17 vs OnePlus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone AR vs Nubia Z17 vs OnePlus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone ARAsus ZenFone ARGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Nubia Z17Nubia Z17International · 8GB · 128GB
OnePlus 5OnePlus 5Global · 8GB · 128GB · Plus
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2Xiaomi Mi MIX 2China · 8GB · 128GB · Special Edition
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone AR
Asus ZenFone AR
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Nubia Z17
Nubia Z17
International · 8GB · 128GB
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OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Plus
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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
China · 8GB · 128GB · Special Edition
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
8.6
17 reviews
9.4
164 reviews
9.0
120 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone AR vs Nubia Z17 vs OnePlus 5 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 2

Specs Asus ZenFone AR price comparison Asus ZenFone AR
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Nubia Z17 price compare Nubia Z17
International · 8GB · 128GB 		OnePlus 5 price comparison OnePlus 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Plus 		Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 price comparison Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
China · 8GB · 128GB · Special Edition
Inches 5.7" 5.5" 5.5" 5.99"
Resolution QHD FHD FHD FHD+
Usable surface 72% useful 75% useful 73% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 77.7 mm
158.7 mm
9.0 mm 		72.3 mm
152.6 mm
7.6 mm 		74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.3 mm 		74.6 mm
150.5 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 170 g 173 g 153 g 187 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 165.000
v? 		208.922
v7 		315.411
v9 		206.574
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3200 mAh 3300 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX362 Exmor RS
2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX398 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX386 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Asus Nubia OnePlus Xiaomi
Aliases ZS571KL NX563J -- Mi Mix Evo, Mi Mix2

Release Date
Release date January 2017,
7 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available On Sale
Market Global International Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone AR
Nubia Z17
OnePlus 5
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
Asus ZenFone AR
Nubia Z17
OnePlus 5
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
Size
77.7 mm • 158.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.3 mm • 152.6 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 152.7 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 150.5 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 173 g 153 g 187 g
Usable surface 72 % 75 % 73 % 82 %
Materials Metal Metal Aluminium alloy Ceramics
Resistance - IP63 - -
Colors
Black
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Red
Black
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.5" 5.5" 5.99"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS • In-Cell AMOLED LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 515 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • NTSC
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.9
8.1
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
9.1
9.4
9.5
Is it comfortable?
--
8.9
9.4
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.9
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
--
17 reviews
164 reviews
120 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 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 Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
165.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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208.922
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 29% of devices
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315.411
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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206.574
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Stereo Speakers
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.9
9.0
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
8.8
9.8
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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8.9
9.7
9.4
Number of reviews
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17 reviews
164 reviews
120 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 22.5 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX318 Exmor RS Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Sony IMX398 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/2.55" 1/2.8" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
--
23 Mpx
20 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX318 Exmor RS
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Type
--
CMOS BSI
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.6"
1/2.8"
3
Camera type

--
--
--
Resolution
23 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple 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
  • 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX371 Exmor Omnivision OV5675
Type -- -- CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3" 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
87
Mobile
87
Photo
86
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.1
9.4
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
--
8.7
8.2
6.6
Quality of selfies
--
8.1
9.1
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
8.4
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
--
17 reviews
164 reviews
120 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • 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)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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 Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

 0.850 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body 		0.390 W/Kg on head
1.770 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.160 W/Kg on head
0.610 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.370 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		0.880 W/Kg on head
0.850 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
--
9.2
9.5
9.4
Quality of the GPS
--
8.9
9.4
9.3
And the WiFi?
--
8.7
9.5
9.5
Number of reviews
--
17 reviews
164 reviews
120 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes,
20.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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17 reviews
164 reviews
120 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.0
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
--
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 42%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 21%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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17 reviews
164 reviews
120 reviews
Prices
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