Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE vs vivo X21 UD vs Xiaomi Mi8 SE: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE vs vivo X21 UD vs Xiaomi Mi8 SE. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Star LiteSamsung Galaxy A9 Star LiteChina · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy Note FESamsung Galaxy Note FEGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · N935FD
vivo X21 UDvivo X21 UDChina · 6GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Mi8 SEXiaomi Mi8 SEChina · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N935FD
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vivo X21 UD
vivo X21 UD
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
China · 4GB · 64GB
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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
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1 review
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3 reviews
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4 reviews
9.0
54 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE vs vivo X21 UD vs Xiaomi Mi8 SE

Specs Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite price comparison Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite
China · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Note FE Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N935FD 		stores to buy vivo X21 UD vivo X21 UD
China · 6GB · 128GB 		Xiaomi Mi8 SE prices Xiaomi Mi8 SE
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6" 5.7" 6.28" 5.88"
Resolution FHD+ QHD FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 75% useful 79% useful 85% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 19:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.7 mm
160.2 mm
7.9 mm 		73.9 mm
153.5 mm
7.9 mm 		74.8 mm
154.5 mm
7.4 mm 		73.1 mm
147.3 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 191 g 169 g 175 g 164 g
Micro SnapD. 450
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8890
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 710
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 56.000
v? 		176.100
v7 		143.707
v7 		218.159
v8
Battery 3500 mAh 3200 mAh 3200 mAh 3120 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5K2L9
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung vivo Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- Xiaomi Mi 8 SE

Release Date
Release date June 2018,
8 years ago 		July 2017,
9 years ago 		March 2018,
8 years ago 		May 2018,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market China Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
vivo X21 UD
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
vivo X21 UD
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Size
75.7 mm • 160.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.9 mm • 153.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 154.5 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.1 mm • 147.3 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 191 g 169 g 175 g 164 g
Usable surface 75 % 79 % 85 % 81 %
Materials Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal
Resistance - IP68 - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Black
Silver
Cyan
Black
Red
Black
Blue
Gold
Red

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5.7" 6.28" 5.88"
Type AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9 19:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2244 px
Density 411 Pixels per inch 506 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.6
Is it comfortable?
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9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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9.1
Number of reviews
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54 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 2.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Exynos M1 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Arm Mali-T880 MP12 650 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 616

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

Antutu
Score
56.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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176.100
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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143.707
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 29% of devices
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218.159
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.1
Number of reviews
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54 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera 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/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L9 Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BRITECELL ISOCELL CMOS BSI
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.5" 1/2.55" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)
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Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.9
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom
--
--
--
View angle
--
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K4E8
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
--
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
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1.40 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
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--
--
Sensor size
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1/4"
1/5"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24 Mpx 5 Mpx 12 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- -- -- --
View angle -- -- -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K2L8 Samsung S5K3T1
Type -- -- ISOCELL ISOCELL
Pixel size -- -- 1.28 µm 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.8" 1/3.1"
Others
--
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--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
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7.8
Quality of selfies
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8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.8
Number of reviews
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54 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • 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)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
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)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

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

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

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

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American measurement

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

 0.360 W/Kg on head
1.435 W/Kg on body 		0.570 W/Kg on head
0.790 W/Kg on body 		-- --

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.1
Quality of the GPS
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9.2
And the WiFi?
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9.5
Number of reviews
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54 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3120 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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54 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 9 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 9 years ago
  • Funtouch 3.2 OS (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 9 Pie)
    Android 9.0 P, 8 years ago
Google Services Without Google Mobile services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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54 reviews
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