LG G6 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG G6 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG G6LG G6Global · 4GB · 128GB · LGH870DS
Nokia Lumia 1520Nokia Lumia 1520Global · 2GB · 32GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8N. America · 6GB · 64GB · N-950U
Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S8+Korea · 4GB · 64GB · G955K
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG G6
LG G6
Global · 4GB · 128GB · LGH870DS
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Nokia Lumia 1520
Nokia Lumia 1520
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · N-950U
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Korea · 4GB · 64GB · G955K
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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
8.5
137 reviews
8.7
30 reviews
8.8
73 reviews
8.8
113 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG G6 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+

Specs stores to buy LG G6 LG G6
Global · 4GB · 128GB · LGH870DS 		Nokia Lumia 1520 price compare Nokia Lumia 1520
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price comparison Samsung Galaxy Note 8
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · N-950U 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S8+ Samsung Galaxy S8+
Korea · 4GB · 64GB · G955K
Inches 5.7" 6" 6.3" 6.2"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 78% useful 71% useful 82% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 71.9 mm
148.9 mm
7.9 mm 		85.4 mm
162.8 mm
8.7 mm 		74.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.6 mm 		73.4 mm
159.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 163 g 209 g 195 g 173 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 172.026
v8 		25.467
v? 		201.778
v7 		202.156
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3400 mAh 3300 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX258
2 		1
20.1 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Windows Phone 8.0 Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand LG Nokia Samsung Samsung
Aliases LGM-G600K, LGM-G600L, LGM-G600S Bandit, RM-937, RM-938, RM-939 -- --

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		October 2013,
10 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		March 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global N. America Korea

Design & Materials

Structure

LG G6
Nokia Lumia 1520
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
LG G6
Nokia Lumia 1520
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Size
71.9 mm • 148.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
85.4 mm • 162.8 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.4 mm • 159.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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Weight 163 g 209 g 195 g 173 g
Usable surface 78 % 71 % 82 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass - Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP68 - IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Gray
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 6" 6.3" 6.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED Super AMOLED • HDR 10
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 565 Pixels per inch 367 Pixels per inch 522 Pixels per inch 529 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 60 Hz
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • ClearBlack display
  • Sunlight readability enhancements
  • Anti-glare polariser
  • Without Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Stylus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
8.3
7.4
6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
9.3
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.1
7.6
8.2
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
8.9
8.8
8.9
Number of reviews
137 reviews
30 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895
CPU 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes No Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 540 ARM Mali-G71 MP20

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
172.026
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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25.467
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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201.778
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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202.156
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.6
8.0
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.8
9.0
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
8.1
9.0
8.5
Number of reviews
137 reviews
30 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 20.1 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX258 Unknown Samsung Samsung S5K2L2
Type CMOS CMOS BSI ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.07 µm -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" -- -- 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens
--

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
--
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 1.2 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H7
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- -- 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
84
Mobile
85
Photo
83
Video
 --
94
Mobile
100
Photo
84
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.4
9.4
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
8.5
8.2
7.9
Quality of selfies
6.0
7.0
8.5
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.8
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
137 reviews
30 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B252 (5200)
  • B255 (5800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 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)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free 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

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • 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
  • 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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.235 W/Kg on head
0.153 W/Kg on body 		0.640 W/Kg on head
0.200 W/Kg on body 		0.173 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body 		0.260 W/Kg on head
1.000 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.158 W/Kg on head
0.735 W/Kg on body 		1.320 W/Kg on head
0.400 W/Kg on body 		0.610 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		0.410 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.2
9.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.3
9.1
9.0
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.9
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
137 reviews
30 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3400 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    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
Number of reviews
137 reviews
30 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Black
    Windows Phone 8.0 , 11 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes -- Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    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
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
137 reviews
30 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews
Prices
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