Huawei Honor 8x vs Huawei Honor 8x Max vs Huawei Honor Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Honor 8x vs Huawei Honor 8x Max vs Huawei Honor Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Honor 8xHuawei Honor 8xChina · 6GB · 64GB · AL00
Huawei Honor 8x MaxHuawei Honor 8x MaxChina · 4GB · 64GB · AL00
Huawei Honor Note 10Huawei Honor Note 10China · 6GB · 64GB · AL09
Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy Note 9Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
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Basics
Huawei Honor 8x
Huawei Honor 8x
China · 6GB · 64GB · AL00
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Huawei Honor 8x Max
Huawei Honor 8x Max
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL00
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Huawei Honor Note 10
Huawei Honor Note 10
China · 6GB · 64GB · AL09
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery 5.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
134 reviews
9.0
13 reviews
9.1
16 reviews
9.1
120 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Honor 8x vs Huawei Honor 8x Max vs Huawei Honor Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Specs where to buy Huawei Honor 8x Huawei Honor 8x
China · 6GB · 64GB · AL00 		Huawei Honor 8x Max price compare Huawei Honor 8x Max
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL00 		Huawei Honor Note 10 price comparison Huawei Honor Note 10
China · 6GB · 64GB · AL09 		Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N960F
Inches 6.5" 7.12" 6.95" 6.4"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 83% useful 81% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.6 mm
160.4 mm
7.8 mm 		86.2 mm
177.6 mm
8.1 mm 		85.0 mm
177.0 mm
7.7 mm 		76.4 mm
161.9 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 175 g 210 g 230 g 201 g
Micro Kirin 710
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		Kirin 970
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 233.113
v10 		115.112
v? 		346.000
v10 		322.986
v8
Battery 3750 mAh 5000 mAh 4900 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L3
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q Android 8.0 Oreo Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei Huawei Samsung
Aliases ARE-AL00, Huawei Honor 8S, Huawei Honor 8 Max -- Honor Note10, RVL-AL10 --

Release Date
Release date September 2018,
7 years ago 		September 2018,
7 years ago 		July 2018,
7 years ago 		August 2018,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available On Sale
Market China China China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Honor 8x
Huawei Honor 8x Max
Huawei Honor Note 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Huawei Honor 8x
Huawei Honor 8x Max
Huawei Honor Note 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Size
76.6 mm • 160.4 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
86.2 mm • 177.6 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
85.0 mm • 177.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 161.9 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 210 g 230 g 201 g
Usable surface 84 % 83 % 81 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance - - - IP68
Colors
Black
Blue
Red
Lilac
Black
Blue
Red
Black
Blue
Black
Blue
Purple
Copper

Screen
Diagonal 6.5" 7.12" 6.95" 6.4"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2244 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 396 Pixels per inch 350 Pixels per inch 355 Pixels per inch 514 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 70000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • NTSC
  • 115% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.8
8.1
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.5
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.8
9.0
8.6
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
8.5
8.9
8.8
Number of reviews
134 reviews
13 reviews
16 reviews
120 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 14 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G51 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 509 ARM Mali-G72 MP12 ARM Mali-G72 MP18

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

Antutu
Score
233.113
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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115.112
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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346.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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322.986
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 63% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
9.5
9.5
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.4
9.4
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
8.9
8.8
8.9
Number of reviews
134 reviews
13 reviews
16 reviews
120 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 20 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.5-2.4
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Samsung SAK2L3
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI ISOCELL
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 2.00 µm -- -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)

Black & white

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

Features
Flash LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 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
  • Front Flash
  • 4K Video
  • 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
  • Front Flash
  • 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
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • 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 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H1
Type -- -- -- ISOCELL
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3.6"
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
8.9
9.3
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
7.4
7.9
8.3
Quality of selfies
7.8
8.3
8.3
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
8.4
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
134 reviews
13 reviews
16 reviews
120 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

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

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

 -- -- -- 0.230 W/Kg on head
0.850 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- -- -- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.8
9.0
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.7
9.3
9.4
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.3
9.3
9.0
Number of reviews
134 reviews
13 reviews
16 reviews
120 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3750 mAh
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5000 mAh
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4900 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
22.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 8%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 38%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 25%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
134 reviews
13 reviews
16 reviews
120 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 8 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
Google Services Without Google Mobile services Without Google Mobile services Without Google Mobile services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 44%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
134 reviews
13 reviews
16 reviews
120 reviews
Prices
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