Alcatel A7 vs HiSense A2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Alcatel A7 vs HiSense A2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Alcatel A7Alcatel A7Global · 3GB · 32GB
HiSense A2 ProHiSense A2 ProGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8N. America · 6GB · 64GB · N-950U
Samsung Galaxy Note FESamsung Galaxy Note FEGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · N935FD
Technical data sheets

Basics
Alcatel A7
Alcatel A7
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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HiSense A2 Pro
HiSense A2 Pro
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · N-950U
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Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N935FD
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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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3 reviews
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No user reviews
8.8
73 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Alcatel A7 vs HiSense A2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Note FE

Specs stores to buy Alcatel A7 Alcatel A7
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		HiSense A2 Pro prices HiSense A2 Pro
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price comparison Samsung Galaxy Note 8
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · N-950U 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Note FE Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N935FD
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 6.3" 5.7"
Resolution FHD FHD WQHD+ QHD
Usable surface 71% useful 69% useful 82% useful 79% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.5 mm
152.7 mm
9.0 mm 		76.8 mm
157.0 mm
8.5 mm 		74.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.6 mm 		73.9 mm
153.5 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 164 g 188 g 195 g 169 g
Micro MT6750
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8890
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 42.500
v? 		61.000
v? 		201.778
v7 		176.100
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 3090 mAh 3300 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Alcatel HiSense Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- -- -- --

Release Date
Release date September 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		July 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global N. America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Alcatel A7
HiSense A2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Alcatel A7
HiSense A2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Size
76.5 mm • 152.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.8 mm • 157.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.9 mm • 153.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 164 g 188 g 195 g 169 g
Usable surface 71 % 69 % 82 % 79 %
Materials Plastic Metal Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - - IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Black

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Silver

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 6.3" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 522 Pixels per inch 506 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Back screen - E Ink 5.2 in; 540x960 pixe
  • 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
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.4
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.3
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Is it comfortable?
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8.2
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.8
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Number of reviews
--
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73 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6750T Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 2.3
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Exynos M1 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T860 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Arm Mali-T880 MP12 650 Mhz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
42.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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61.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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201.778
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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176.100
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.0
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.0
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.0
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Number of reviews
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73 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Samsung Sony IMX260 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI ISOCELL BRITECELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9" -- 1/2.5"
2
Camera type
--
--

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

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
94
Mobile
100
Photo
84
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.4
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Quality of nighttime photos
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8.2
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Quality of selfies
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8.5
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Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.8
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Number of reviews
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73 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • 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)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 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 Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • 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 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • 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.

 -- W/Kg on head
1.570 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.173 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 -- -- 0.610 W/Kg on head
0.560 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.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack

User reviews

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

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3090 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
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73 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 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?
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  • 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
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Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 4%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
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73 reviews
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