Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Sony Xperia XZs: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Sony Xperia XZs. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD
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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950FD
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
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Sony Xperia XZs
Sony Xperia XZs
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8232 Dual
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.8Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.3Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.5Camera 6.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.4 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.8
423 reviews
8.5
194 reviews
9.0
56 reviews
8.5
9 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Sony Xperia XZs

Specs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge price compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD
where to buy Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G950FD
Sony Xperia XZ Premium prices Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
Sony Xperia XZs price comparison Sony Xperia XZs
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8232 Dual
Inches 5.5" 5.8" 5.5" 5.2"
Resolution QHD WQHD+ UHD FHD
Usable surface 76% useful 84% useful 69% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
150.9 mm
7.7 mm
68.1 mm
148.9 mm
8.0 mm
77.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.9 mm
72.0 mm
146.0 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 157 g 155 g 195 g 161 g
Micro SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 188.798
v8
201.256
v7
201.445
v7
124.000
v?
Battery 3600 mAh 3000 mAh 3230 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand

Brand Samsung Samsung Sony Sony
Aliases -- -- -- G8231, G8232

Release Date

Release date February 2016,
8 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global International International

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S8
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZs
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S8
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZs
Size
72.6 mm 150.9 mm 7.7 mm
Print 3D Model
68.1 mm 148.9 mm 8.0 mm
Print 3D Model
77.0 mm 156.0 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
72.0 mm 146.0 mm 8.1 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 157 g 155 g 195 g 161 g
Usable surface 76 % 84 % 69 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 IP68 IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

Chrome
Black

Blue

Silver

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.8" 5.5" 5.2"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED HDR 10 LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
UHD
2160 x 3840 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 570 Pixels per inch 801 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
6.4
8.4
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.3
9.3
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.6
9.1
8.4
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
8.8
9.1
9.1
Number of reviews
423 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
9 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz ARM Mali-G71 MP20 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM

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

Antutu

Score
188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
201.256
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
201.445
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
124.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1 -- --
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
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

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

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
8.3
8.7
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
8.7
9.8
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
8.5
9.5
8.6
Number of reviews
423 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
9 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 19.2 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L2 Sony IMX400 Exmor RS Sony IMX400 Exmor RS
Type BRITECELL ISOCELL CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.6" 1/2.3" 1/2.3"

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3H7 Sony Exmor RS Unknown
Type -- CMOS CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.2" -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
89
Mobile
91
Photo
86
Video
88
Mobile
88
Photo
88
Video
83
Mobile
82
Photo
84
Video
--

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.1
9.5
9.7
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
8.0
7.9
8.3
Quality of selfies
8.6
8.3
9.2
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.7
7.2
8.1
Number of reviews
423 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
9 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)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (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)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • 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)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • 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)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • 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)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption 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)
  • 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)
  • APT-x
  • 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)
  • 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
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

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

0.264 W/Kg on head
1.430 W/Kg on body
0.315 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body
1.210 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body
0.850 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

0.560 W/Kg on head
0.660 W/Kg on body
0.370 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body
0.780 W/Kg on head
0.440 W/Kg on body
0.810 W/Kg on head
0.350 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
9.0
9.6
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.9
9.6
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.1
9.4
7.7
Number of reviews
423 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
9 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3600 mAh
3000 mAh
3230 mAh
2900 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
423 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
9 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 8 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 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?
  • 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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
423 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
9 reviews