Huawei Mate 9 vs LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 9 vs LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 9Huawei Mate 9Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
LG V20LG V20International · 4GB · 64GB · F800
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7Global · 4GB · 64GB · N930FD
Sony Xperia XA UltraSony Xperia XA UltraBrazil · 3GB · 16GB · F3216
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
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LG V20
LG V20
International · 4GB · 64GB · F800
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N930FD
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Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Brazil · 3GB · 16GB · F3216
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials 4.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.1Camera 6.3Camera --Camera 5.2Camera
Connectivity score 7.1 Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
42 reviews
7.5
37 reviews
8.0
18 reviews
7.6
19 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 9 vs LG V20 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Specs Huawei Mate 9 prices Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29 		stores to buy LG V20 LG V20
International · 4GB · 64GB · F800 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N930FD 		Sony Xperia XA Ultra prices Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Brazil · 3GB · 16GB · F3216
Inches 5.9" 5.7" 5.7" 6"
Resolution FHD QHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 77% useful 71% useful 79% useful 76% 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 		73.9 mm
153.5 mm
7.9 mm 		79.4 mm
164.2 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 189 g 173 g 169 g 202 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		Exynos 8890
Octa-Core 		Helio P10
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 171.653
v7 		144.859
v7 		135.000
v6 		50.000
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Battery 4000 mAh 3200 mAh 3500 mAh 2700 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
21 Mpx · Unknow
IMX230 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Huawei LG Samsung Sony
Aliases -- LG-F800K, F800K, LG-F800L, F800L, LG-F800S, F800S -- F3211, F3212, F3213, F3215, F3216

Release Date
Release date November 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available On Sale
Market Global International Global Brazil

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 9
LG V20
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Huawei Mate 9
LG V20
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
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
73.9 mm • 153.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
79.4 mm • 164.2 mm • 8.4 mm
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Weight 189 g 173 g 169 g 202 g
Usable surface 77 % 71 % 79 % 76 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal
Resistance - MIL-STD-810G IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Brown
Silver

Pink

Gray
Black

Silver

Cyan
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 5.7" 5.7" 6"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS
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 506 Pixels per inch 367 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
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Minimum pencil hardness >9H

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
8.2
8.0
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
8.7
7.7
Is it comfortable?
8.7
7.9
7.9
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
7.4
8.1
7.4
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
18 reviews
19 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 2.3 MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) 1.8GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Exynos M1 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Arm Mali-T880 MP12 650 Mhz ARM Mali-T860 MP2

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
171.653
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
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144.859
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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135.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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50.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED 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
8.7
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.0
9.2
7.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
6.7
8.3
7.7
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
18 reviews
19 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 21 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX230 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI BRITECELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 Unknow
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 6400
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8" 1/2.5" 1/2.4"
2
Camera type

Black & white

--
--
Resolution
--
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Sony IMX234 Exmor RS
Type -- -- -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/2.6"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
85
Mobile
87
Photo
82
Video
85
Mobile
86
Photo
82
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
8.8
9.3
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
6.9
8.4
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.8
6.6
8.5
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.5
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
18 reviews
19 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • 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)
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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby 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
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • 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)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.824 W/Kg on head
0.892 W/Kg on body 		0.249 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		0.718 W/Kg on head
0.426 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.050 W/Kg on head
0.571 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.670 W/Kg on body 		1.270 W/Kg on head
0.370 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
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.1
8.3
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.6
8.9
8.1
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.5
8.8
8.4
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
18 reviews
19 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3500 mAh
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2700 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
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
  • 53%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
  • 16%
    Less than half day
  • 53%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
18 reviews
19 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 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 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
  • 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
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 47%
    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
  • 39%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
42 reviews
37 reviews
18 reviews
19 reviews
Prices
From $ 234 --
From $ 190 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 127 --