Huawei Mate 9 Pro vs Motorola Moto X Force vs Sony Xperia XZ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 9 Pro vs Motorola Moto X Force vs Sony Xperia XZ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 9 ProHuawei Mate 9 ProChina · 4GB · 64GB · AL00
Motorola Moto X ForceMotorola Moto X ForceGlobal · 3GB · 64GB
Sony Xperia XZSony Xperia XZInternational · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
Xiaomi Mi MixXiaomi Mi MixChina · 6GB · 256GB · Exclusive
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Mate 9 Pro
Huawei Mate 9 Pro
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL00
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Motorola Moto X Force
Motorola Moto X Force
Global · 3GB · 64GB
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Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
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Xiaomi Mi Mix
Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 6GB · 256GB · Exclusive
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 5.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
7 reviews
8.2
15 reviews
7.6
30 reviews
8.6
40 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 9 Pro vs Motorola Moto X Force vs Sony Xperia XZ vs Xiaomi Mi Mix

Specs Huawei Mate 9 Pro prices Huawei Mate 9 Pro
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL00 		Motorola Moto X Force price compare Motorola Moto X Force
Global · 3GB · 64GB 		Sony Xperia XZ price compare Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 6GB · 256GB · Exclusive
Inches 5.5" 5.4" 5.2" 6.4"
Resolution QHD QHD FHD FHD+
Usable surface 73% useful 68% useful 71% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.0 mm
152.0 mm
7.5 mm 		78.0 mm
149.8 mm
9.2 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
8.1 mm 		81.9 mm
158.8 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 169 g 169 g 161 g 209 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 171.653
v7 		84.930
v6 		124.000
v6 		157.865
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 3760 mAh 2900 mAh 4400 mAh
Main Camera 1
20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX230 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16880
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Huawei Motorola Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- --

Release Date
Release date November 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2015,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market China Global International China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 9 Pro
Motorola Moto X Force
Sony Xperia XZ
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Huawei Mate 9 Pro
Motorola Moto X Force
Sony Xperia XZ
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Size
75.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.0 mm • 149.8 mm • 9.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
81.9 mm • 158.8 mm • 7.9 mm
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Weight 169 g 169 g 161 g 209 g
Usable surface 73 % 68 % 71 % 84 %
Materials Metal - Aluminium alloy Ceramics
Resistance - IP57
IP68
IP52 		IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Gold

Gray
Black

White
Black

Blue

Brown
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.4" 5.2" 6.4"
Type AMOLED AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2040 px
Density 498 Pixels per inch 543 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 361 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 70000:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Curved Glass display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
8.5
7.9
5.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.7
8.0
8.8
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.9
8.8
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.3
8.2
8.5
Number of reviews
7 reviews
15 reviews
30 reviews
40 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 20 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz

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

Antutu
Score
171.653
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 9% of devices
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84.930
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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124.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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157.865
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 256 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
7.5
7.7
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.9
7.1
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
6.9
7.2
8.9
Number of reviews
7 reviews
15 reviews
30 reviews
40 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20 Mpx 21 Mpx 23 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX230 Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Omnivision OV16880
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 50 - 2500 100 - 12800 --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.08 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.4" 1/2.3" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type

Black & white
--
--
--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • 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
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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
  • 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 4.9 Mpx 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.4
9.0
9.0
7.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
6.7
6.4
5.1
Quality of selfies
9.0
7.9
8.3
6.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
8.2
7.1
7.5
Number of reviews
7 reviews
15 reviews
30 reviews
40 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)
  • 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)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA B5 (850)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 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 Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 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)
  • 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

 0.960 W/Kg on head
0.980 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.850 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.490 W/Kg on head
0.660 W/Kg on body 		0.990 W/Kg on head
1.430 W/Kg on body 		0.350 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
9.3
8.6
8.6
Quality of the GPS
9.7
9.3
8.3
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.6
9.3
8.0
9.3
Number of reviews
7 reviews
15 reviews
30 reviews
40 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3760 mAh
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2900 mAh
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4400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 14%
    One day
  • 86%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 30%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
7 reviews
15 reviews
30 reviews
40 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes Yes No

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
  • 62%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 100%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 58%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 34%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
15 reviews
30 reviews
40 reviews
Prices
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