Huawei Honor Note 10 vs Meizu 16th Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Honor Note 10 vs Meizu 16th Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Honor Note 10Huawei Honor Note 10China · 8GB · 128GB · AL09
Meizu 16th PlusMeizu 16th PlusChina · 6GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 9Samsung Galaxy Note 9N. America · 6GB · 128GB · N960U
Xiaomi Mi Max 3Xiaomi Mi Max 3China · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Honor Note 10
Huawei Honor Note 10
China · 8GB · 128GB · AL09
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Meizu 16th Plus
Meizu 16th Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
N. America · 6GB · 128GB · N960U
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Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
16 reviews
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2 reviews
9.1
120 reviews
8.9
66 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Honor Note 10 vs Meizu 16th Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Specs stores to buy Huawei Honor Note 10 Huawei Honor Note 10
China · 8GB · 128GB · AL09 		Meizu 16th Plus price comparison Meizu 16th Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Samsung Galaxy Note 9
N. America · 6GB · 128GB · N960U 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Xiaomi Mi Max 3
China · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.95" 6.5" 6.4" 6.9"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 81% useful 86% useful 84% useful 79% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 85.0 mm
177.0 mm
7.7 mm 		78.2 mm
160.4 mm
7.3 mm 		76.4 mm
161.9 mm
8.8 mm 		87.4 mm
176.2 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 230 g 182 g 201 g 221 g
Micro Kirin 970
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 346.000
v10 		355.050
v8 		275.000
v? 		118.397
v7
Battery 4900 mAh 3640 mAh 4000 mAh 5500 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX380 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
IMX345 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Huawei Meizu Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases Honor Note10, RVL-AL10 M18982 -- --

Release Date
Release date July 2018,
7 years ago 		August 2018,
7 years ago 		August 2018,
7 years ago 		July 2018,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market China China N. America China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Honor Note 10
Meizu 16th Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Huawei Honor Note 10
Meizu 16th Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Size
85.0 mm • 177.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.2 mm • 160.4 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 161.9 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
87.4 mm • 176.2 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 230 g 182 g 201 g 221 g
Usable surface 81 % 86 % 84 % 79 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal Glass Metal
Resistance - - IP68 -
Colors
Black
Blue
Black
White
Black
Blue
Purple
Copper
Black
Blue
Gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.95" 6.5" 6.4" 6.9"
Type AMOLED Super AMOLED • On-cell Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 355 Pixels per inch 374 Pixels per inch 514 Pixels per inch 345 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • 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
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 520 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
--
7.7
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
--
9.3
9.1
Is it comfortable?
8.6
--
8.5
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
--
8.8
8.2
Number of reviews
16 reviews
--
120 reviews
66 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G72 MP12 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
346.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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355.050
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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275.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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118.397
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 30% 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 eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
--
9.2
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
--
9.2
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
--
8.9
8.2
Number of reviews
16 reviews
--
120 reviews
66 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 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.5-2.4 ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX380 Exmor RS Sony IMX345 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI ISOCELL
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.55 µm 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.3" 1/2.55" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Black & white

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
23 Mpx
20 Mpx
12 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ --
Optical zoom
--
--
--
--
View angle
--
--
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Samsung
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
--
CMOS BSI
--
CMOS
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
--
1/5"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 20 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX376 Exmor RS Sony IMX320 Exmor RS Samsung S5K4H7
Type -- CMOS BSI CMOS BSI PureCel
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm 1.22 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.78" 1/3.6" 1/4"
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
--
9.1
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
--
8.3
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.3
--
8.4
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
--
8.8
8.3
Number of reviews
16 reviews
--
120 reviews
66 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • 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)
  • B14 (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)
  • B46 (TDD 900)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
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
  • 802.11ac
  • 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 Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • 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 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption 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)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- -- -- --
American measurement

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

 -- -- 0.270 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
--
9.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.4
--
9.0
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.3
--
9.0
9.0
Number of reviews
16 reviews
--
120 reviews
66 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
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3640 mAh
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4000 mAh
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5500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
22.0W 		Yes,
24.0W 		Yes Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 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
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 5%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 62%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
16 reviews
--
120 reviews
66 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 8 years ago
  • FlyMe 7.5 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 8 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
Google Services Without Google Mobile services Without Google Mobile services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
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  • 13%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
16 reviews
--
120 reviews
66 reviews
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