HTC U11+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC U11+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Samsung Galaxy S9+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics

HTC U11+
HTC U11+
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950FD
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955FD
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Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung Galaxy S9+
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · G965
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
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7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials 6.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.4Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware 6.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.6Camera 6.2Camera 6.5Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity 7.7 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 4.9 Battery 4.9 Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews

User score
9.5
8 reviews
8.8
73 reviews
8.8
113 reviews
9.0
126 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC U11+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Samsung Galaxy S9+

Specs HTC U11+ price comparison HTC U11+
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950FD
stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S8+ Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955FD
Samsung Galaxy S9+ prices Samsung Galaxy S9+
N. America · 6GB · 64GB · G965
Inches 6" 6.3" 6.2" 6.2"
Resolution QHD+ WQHD+ WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 78% useful 82% useful 83% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 74.9 mm
158.5 mm
8.5 mm
74.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.6 mm
73.4 mm
159.5 mm
8.1 mm
73.8 mm
158.0 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 188 g 195 g 173 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 180.000
v?
199.868
v7
202.156
v7
312.546
v8
Battery 3930 mAh 3300 mAh 3500 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX362 Exmor RS
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
IMX345 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand

Brand HTC Samsung Samsung Samsung
Aliases U11 Plus, U 11 Plus, U 11+ -- -- --

Release Date

Release date November 2017,
6 years ago
August 2017,
6 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
February 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global N. America

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC U11+
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S9+
HTC U11+
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Size
74.9 mm 158.5 mm 8.5 mm
Print 3D Model
74.8 mm 162.5 mm 8.6 mm
Print 3D Model
73.4 mm 159.5 mm 8.1 mm
Print 3D Model
73.8 mm 158.0 mm 8.5 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 195 g 173 g 189 g
Usable surface 78 % 82 % 83 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68 IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

Gray

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen

Diagonal 6" 6.3" 6.2" 6.2"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED Super AMOLED HDR 10 Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution QHD+
1440 x 2880 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 537 Pixels per inch 522 Pixels per inch 529 Pixels per inch 531 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • sRGB 141%
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 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
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.9
7.4
6.7
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.9
9.3
9.5
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.5
8.2
8.9
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
8.8
8.9
9.0
Number of reviews
8 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews
126 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 ARM Mali-G71 MP20 ARM Mali-G71 MP20 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM

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

Storage

Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
  • Stereo Speakers

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.9
8.0
8.4
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
10
9.0
8.8
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
9.0
8.5
8.8
Number of reviews
8 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews
126 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Samsung Samsung S5K2L2 Sony IMX345 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.5
ISO 100 - 3200 -- -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm -- 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" -- 1/2.6" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
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
Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
  • RAW
  • 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
  • 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

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H7 Samsung S5K3H1
Type -- -- CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.2" 1/3.6"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --
94
Mobile
100
Photo
84
Video
--
100
Mobile
105
Photo
91
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
10
9.4
9.3
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
9.6
8.2
7.9
8.7
Quality of selfies
9.4
8.5
8.6
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.8
8.8
8.6
9.1
Number of reviews
8 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews
126 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (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)
  • 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)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • 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+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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+)
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 Single Sim
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
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • 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

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption 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)
  • 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
  • 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)

Navigation

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

USB

USB
  • 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
  • USB Host 3.1
  • 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

SAR

European measurement

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

-- 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

-- 0.610 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body
0.410 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body
0.190 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
10
9.1
9.1
9.2
Quality of the GPS
10
9.1
9.0
9.4
And the WiFi?
9.9
9.2
9.0
9.3
Number of reviews
8 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews
126 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3930 mAh
3300 mAh
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    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
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
8 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews
126 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    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
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 14%
    Never
  • 43%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    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
  • 9%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
8 reviews
73 reviews
113 reviews
126 reviews