Huawei Mate 9 vs LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 9 vs LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 9Huawei Mate 9China · 6GB · 128GB · AL00
LG V20LG V20SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S7 EdgeN. America · 4GB · 32GB · G935
Xiaomi Mi Note 2Xiaomi Mi Note 2Global · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
China · 6GB · 128GB · AL00
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LG V20
LG V20
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G935
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials 6.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.3Camera 6.4Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.3 Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
42 reviews
7.5
37 reviews
8.8
422 reviews
9.1
106 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 9 vs LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Specs Huawei Mate 9 price compare Huawei Mate 9
China · 6GB · 128GB · AL00 		LG V20 prices LG V20
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
N. America · 4GB · 32GB · G935 		Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.9" 5.7" 5.5" 5.7"
Resolution FHD QHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 77% useful 71% useful 76% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 78.9 mm
156.9 mm
7.9 mm 		78.1 mm
159.7 mm
7.6 mm 		72.6 mm
150.9 mm
7.7 mm 		77.3 mm
156.2 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 189 g 173 g 157 g 166 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 32 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 171.653
v7 		144.859
v7 		188.798
v8 		164.904
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 3200 mAh 3600 mAh 4070 mAh
Main Camera 1
20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX298 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei LG Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- LG-F800K, F800K, LG-F800L, F800L, LG-F800S, F800S -- --

Release Date
Release date November 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale Not available
Market China SE. Asia N. America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 9
LG V20
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Huawei Mate 9
LG V20
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Size
78.9 mm • 156.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.1 mm • 159.7 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 150.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.3 mm • 156.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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Weight 189 g 173 g 157 g 166 g
Usable surface 77 % 71 % 76 % 74 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - MIL-STD-810G IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Brown
Silver

Pink

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

White

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 5.7" 5.5" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED Oled • LG
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 373 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Secondary IPS display - 2.1 in; 160 x 10
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • 110% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Curved Glass display
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
8.2
7.2
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
9.3
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.7
7.9
8.6
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
7.4
8.8
8.1
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
422 reviews
106 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz

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

Antutu
Score
171.653
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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144.859
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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164.904
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 32 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
8.8
8.4
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.0
9.1
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
6.7
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
422 reviews
106 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 22.5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX318 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI BRITECELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8" 1/2.5" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Black & white

--
--
Resolution
12 Mpx
8 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 No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical 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
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Sony IMX268 Exmor RS
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
85
Mobile
87
Photo
82
Video
85
Mobile
86
Photo
82
Video
89
Mobile
91
Photo
86
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
8.8
9.3
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
6.9
8.7
7.2
Quality of selfies
8.8
6.6
8.6
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.5
8.7
8.8
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
422 reviews
106 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • 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)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control 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)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

 1.640 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		0.824 W/Kg on head
0.892 W/Kg on body 		0.264 W/Kg on head
0.507 W/Kg on body 		0.784 W/Kg on head
1.381 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.420 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body 		1.050 W/Kg on head
0.571 W/Kg on body 		1.030 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.1
8.9
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.6
8.9
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.5
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
422 reviews
106 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3600 mAh
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4070 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
  • 27%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 8%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
422 reviews
106 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.0 (LG UX 5.0+)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 21%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 63%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
422 reviews
106 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 188 --
From $ 300 --
Prices unavailable