HTC U11+ vs Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC U11+ vs Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC U11+HTC U11+Global · 6GB · 128GB
Nokia 8Nokia 8International · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S8+N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G955U
Sony Xperia XZ PremiumSony Xperia XZ PremiumInternational · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC U11+
HTC U11+
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Nokia 8
Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G955U
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.4Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.6Camera 5.8Camera 6.5Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.9 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
8 reviews
8.8
55 reviews
8.8
113 reviews
9.0
56 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC U11+ vs Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Specs HTC U11+ price comparison HTC U11+
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Nokia 8 prices Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy S8+ price compare Samsung Galaxy S8+
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G955U 		Sony Xperia XZ Premium prices Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6" 5.3" 6.2" 5.5"
Resolution QHD+ QHD WQHD+ UHD
Usable surface 78% useful 69% useful 83% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.9 mm
158.5 mm
8.5 mm 		73.7 mm
151.5 mm
7.9 mm 		73.4 mm
159.5 mm
8.1 mm 		77.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 160 g 173 g 195 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 180.000
v? 		207.434
v7 		201.114
v7 		201.445
v7
Battery 3930 mAh 3090 mAh 3500 mAh 3230 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX362 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand HTC Nokia Samsung Sony
Aliases U11 Plus, U 11 Plus, U 11+ -- -- --

Release Date
Release date November 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		March 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global International N. America International

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC U11+
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
HTC U11+
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Size
74.9 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.7 mm • 151.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.4 mm • 159.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 156.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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Weight 188 g 160 g 173 g 195 g
Usable surface 78 % 69 % 83 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 - IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Blue

Silver

Bronze
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

Chrome

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5.3" 6.2" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED • HDR 10 LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution QHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		UHD
2160 x 3840 px
Density 537 Pixels per inch 554 Pixels per inch 529 Pixels per inch 801 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 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
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.9
8.0
6.7
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.9
8.8
9.5
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.0
8.9
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
9.0
8.9
9.1
Number of reviews
8 reviews
55 reviews
113 reviews
56 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 6 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM -- --

Antutu
Score
180.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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207.434
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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201.114
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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201.445
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.9
8.7
8.4
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
10
9.4
8.8
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
9.2
8.5
9.5
Number of reviews
8 reviews
55 reviews
113 reviews
56 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Carl Zeiss Samsung S5K2L2 Sony IMX400 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2 ISOCELL CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 3200 -- -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm -- 1.40 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" -- 1/2.6" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type
--

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

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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 Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H7 Sony Exmor RS
Type -- -- CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.2" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
68
Mobile
72
Photo
62
Video
 --
83
Mobile
82
Photo
84
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
10
8.9
9.3
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
9.6
7.6
7.9
7.9
Quality of selfies
9.4
8.6
8.6
9.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.8
8.7
8.6
7.2
Number of reviews
8 reviews
55 reviews
113 reviews
56 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • 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)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim
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
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DID
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

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
  • 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.

 -- 0.711 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.210 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.490 W/Kg on head
0.770 W/Kg on body 		0.160 W/Kg on head
0.460 W/Kg on body 		0.780 W/Kg on head
0.440 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
10
9.3
9.1
9.6
Quality of the GPS
10
9.2
9.0
9.6
And the WiFi?
9.9
9.2
9.0
9.4
Number of reviews
8 reviews
55 reviews
113 reviews
56 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3930 mAh
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3090 mAh
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3500 mAh
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3230 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
8 reviews
55 reviews
113 reviews
56 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 14%
    Never
  • 43%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 61%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
8 reviews
55 reviews
113 reviews
56 reviews
Prices
From $ 336 --
From $ 213 --
From $ 345 --
From $ 119 --