LG Q6 vs Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Q6 vs Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Q6LG Q6Global · 4GB · 64GB · Plus M700DS
Nokia 6.1Nokia 6.1China · 4GB · 32GB · TA-1054
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520F
Sony Xperia XA1 PlusSony Xperia XA1 PlusInternational · 3GB · 32GB · G3416
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG Q6
LG Q6
Global · 4GB · 64GB · Plus M700DS
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Nokia 6.1
Nokia 6.1
China · 4GB · 32GB · TA-1054
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520F
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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
International · 3GB · 32GB · G3416
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 5.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.4
36 reviews
8.3
26 reviews
8.2
79 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Q6 vs Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Specs where to buy LG Q6 LG Q6
Global · 4GB · 64GB · Plus M700DS 		Nokia 6.1 price compare Nokia 6.1
China · 4GB · 32GB · TA-1054 		Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520F 		where to buy Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
International · 3GB · 32GB · G3416
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 5.2" 5.5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 79% useful 74% useful 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.3 mm
142.5 mm
8.1 mm 		75.8 mm
148.8 mm
8.2 mm 		71.4 mm
146.1 mm
7.9 mm 		75.0 mm
155.0 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 149 g 172 g 159 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 435
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7880
Octa-Core 		Helio P20
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 45.000
v? 		90.551
v7 		61.200
v6 		76.548
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3430 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3P9
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3P8
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 10 Q Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand LG Nokia Samsung Sony
Aliases LG-M700A, M700A 6 2nd-generation, 6 (2nd Gen), 6 (2018), Nokia 6 (2018) SM-A520F, A520F G3416

Release Date
Release date July 2017,
6 years ago 		January 2018,
6 years ago 		January 2017,
7 years ago 		October 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global China Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Q6
Nokia 6.1
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
LG Q6
Nokia 6.1
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Size
69.3 mm • 142.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 148.8 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.4 mm • 146.1 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 155.0 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 149 g 172 g 159 g 189 g
Usable surface 79 % 74 % 71 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic
Resistance - - IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Gray
Black

Silver
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 5.2" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 439 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
8.4
7.4
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
9.2
8.9
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Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.5
9.0
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.0
7.8
8.6
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Number of reviews
36 reviews
26 reviews
79 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757)
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.39 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm 16 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 508 ARM Mali-T830 MP3 ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
45.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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90.551
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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61.200
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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76.548
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.8
8.2
7.7
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.5
8.8
8.3
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.3
8.1
7.3
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Number of reviews
36 reviews
26 reviews
79 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Samsung S5K3P9 Samsung S5K3P8 Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 6400
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm 1.00 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size -- 1/3.1" 1/3.1" 1/2.3"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.8
8.7
8.5
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Quality of nighttime photos
4.8
6.8
6.8
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Quality of selfies
6.5
8.0
7.4
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Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
8.5
8.1
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Number of reviews
36 reviews
26 reviews
79 reviews
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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)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 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
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution 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)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • 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)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • 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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.384 W/Kg on head
1.540 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.522 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		0.570 W/Kg on head
1.500 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- -- 0.300 W/Kg on head
0.550 W/Kg on body 		1.310 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
9.1
9.0
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Quality of the GPS
7.5
9.1
8.6
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And the WiFi?
7.6
9.4
9.0
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Number of reviews
36 reviews
26 reviews
79 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3430 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
36 reviews
26 reviews
79 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 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?
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 65%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 27%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 72%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
36 reviews
26 reviews
79 reviews
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