Essential PH-1 vs Google Pixel 2 XL vs HTC U11+ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Essential PH-1 vs Google Pixel 2 XL vs HTC U11+ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Essential PH-1Essential PH-1Global · 4GB · 128GB
Google Pixel 2 XLGoogle Pixel 2 XLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
HTC U11+HTC U11+Global · 6GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2Xiaomi Mi Mix 2China · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Essential PH-1
Essential PH-1
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Google Pixel 2 XL
Google Pixel 2 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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HTC U11+
HTC U11+
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.6Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.6Camera 6.6Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.9 Battery 5.1 Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
19 reviews
9.1
34 reviews
9.5
8 reviews
9.0
120 reviews

Technical specifications of the Essential PH-1 vs Google Pixel 2 XL vs HTC U11+ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Specs Essential PH-1 price compare Essential PH-1
Global · 4GB · 128GB 		Google Pixel 2 XL price comparison Google Pixel 2 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		HTC U11+ price comparison HTC U11+
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.71" 6" 6" 5.99"
Resolution QHD WQHD+ QHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 76% useful 78% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 71.1 mm
141.5 mm
7.8 mm 		76.7 mm
157.9 mm
7.9 mm 		74.9 mm
158.5 mm
8.5 mm 		75.5 mm
151.8 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 185 g 175 g 188 g 185 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 200.022
v7 		203.768
v7 		180.000
v? 		206.574
v7
Battery 3040 mAh 3520 mAh 3930 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Dual Pixel
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX362 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX386 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Essential Google HTC Xiaomi
Aliases Essential Phone -- U11 Plus, U 11 Plus, U 11+ Mi Mix Evo, Mi Mix2, Chiron

Release Date
Release date May 2017,
6 years ago 		October 2017,
6 years ago 		November 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Essential PH-1
Google Pixel 2 XL
HTC U11+
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Essential PH-1
Google Pixel 2 XL
HTC U11+
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Size
71.1 mm • 141.5 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.7 mm • 157.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.9 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 151.8 mm • 7.7 mm
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Weight 185 g 175 g 188 g 185 g
Usable surface 84 % 76 % 78 % 80 %
Materials - Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy Metal, Ceramics
Resistance - IP67 IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Gray

Green
Black

White
Black

White

Blue
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.71" 6" 6" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS pOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution QHD
1312 x 2560 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		QHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 504 Pixels per inch 538 Pixels per inch 537 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Active Edge
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 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

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
8.1
8.9
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
8.7
9.9
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.7
9.5
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
7.8
8.1
8.6
Number of reviews
19 reviews
34 reviews
8 reviews
120 reviews

Performance & Hardware

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

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

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

Antutu
Score
200.022
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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203.768
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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180.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 56% 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 64 GB 128 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color 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?
8.4
8.6
9.9
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
9.4
10
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
8.8
9.3
9.4
Number of reviews
19 reviews
34 reviews
8 reviews
120 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Google Dual Pixel Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size -- -- 1.40 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.55" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Black & white
--
--
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • 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 autofocus
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.7
9.7
10
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.5
9.4
9.6
6.6
Quality of selfies
7.3
9.4
9.4
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
9.2
9.8
8.8
Number of reviews
19 reviews
34 reviews
8 reviews
120 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B11 (1500)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B43 (TDD 3700)
  • 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)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • 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)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • 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)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

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

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

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

 -- -- -- 0.390 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

 0.280 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		1.000 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		-- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.6
10
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.4
9.5
10
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.4
9.9
9.5
Number of reviews
19 reviews
34 reviews
8 reviews
120 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
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3520 mAh
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3930 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    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
19 reviews
34 reviews
8 reviews
120 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 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?
  • 74%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 74%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 24%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    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?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 5%
    Every six months
  • 89%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 14%
    Never
  • 43%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
34 reviews
8 reviews
120 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 109 --
From $ 337 --
From $ 631 --