HTC U11 vs LG Q8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC U11 vs LG Q8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC U11HTC U11Global · 4GB · 64GB
LG Q8LG Q8Global · 4GB · 32GB · H970
Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S8+Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955F
Sony Xperia XZ PremiumSony Xperia XZ PremiumInternational · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC U11
HTC U11
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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LG Q8
LG Q8
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H970
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955F
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera --Camera 6.5Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery --Battery 4.9 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
21 reviews
--
1 review
8.8
113 reviews
9.0
56 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC U11 vs LG Q8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Specs where to buy HTC U11 HTC U11
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy LG Q8 LG Q8
Global · 4GB · 32GB · H970 		Samsung Galaxy S8+ price comparison Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G955F 		Sony Xperia XZ Premium prices Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.2" 6.2" 5.5"
Resolution QHD QHD WQHD+ UHD
Usable surface 71% useful 69% useful 83% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.9 mm
153.9 mm
7.9 mm 		71.9 mm
149.0 mm
8.0 mm 		73.4 mm
159.5 mm
8.1 mm 		77.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 169 g 146 g 173 g 195 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 214.000
v7 		125.000
v? 		194.971
v7 		201.445
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3500 mAh 3230 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX362 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 16.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand HTC LG Samsung Sony
Aliases -- LG-H970, H970 -- --

Release Date
Release date May 2017,
6 years ago 		July 2017,
6 years ago 		March 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC U11
LG Q8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
HTC U11
LG Q8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Size
75.9 mm • 153.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.9 mm • 149.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.4 mm • 159.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 156.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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Weight 169 g 146 g 173 g 195 g
Usable surface 71 % 69 % 83 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP67 IP67 IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Red
Gray
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

Chrome

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.2" 6.2" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED • HDR 10 LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 18:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		UHD
2160 x 3840 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 565 Pixels per inch 529 Pixels per inch 801 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Secondary IPS display - 2.1 in; 160 x 10
  • 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
  • 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

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
--
6.7
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
--
9.5
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.5
--
8.9
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.4
--
8.9
9.1
Number of reviews
21 reviews
--
113 reviews
56 reviews

Performance & Hardware

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

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

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
214.000
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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125.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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194.971
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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201.445
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications 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?
9.6
--
8.4
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
--
8.8
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
--
8.5
9.5
Number of reviews
21 reviews
--
113 reviews
56 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Unknown Samsung S5K2L2 Sony IMX400 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 3200 -- -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm -- 1.40 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" -- 1/2.6" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type
--

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

Features
Flash LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16.3 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H7 Sony Exmor RS
Type -- -- CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.2" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
90
Mobile
90
Photo
89
Video
 -- --
83
Mobile
82
Photo
84
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
--
9.3
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
--
7.9
7.9
Quality of selfies
8.5
--
8.6
9.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
--
8.6
7.2
Number of reviews
21 reviews
--
113 reviews
56 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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)
  • 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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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 Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • 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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 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)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute 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)
  • HOGP
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device 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)
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

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
  • 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.

 0.450 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body 		0.469 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		0.260 W/Kg on head
1.000 W/Kg on body 		1.210 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.950 W/Kg on head
0.520 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.410 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body 		0.780 W/Kg on head
0.440 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
--
9.1
9.6
Quality of the GPS
9.3
--
9.0
9.6
And the WiFi?
9.6
--
9.0
9.4
Number of reviews
21 reviews
--
113 reviews
56 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3500 mAh
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3230 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 24%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    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
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
21 reviews
--
113 reviews
56 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 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?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    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
  • 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
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
21 reviews
--
113 reviews
56 reviews
Prices
From $ 161 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 239 --
From $ 118 --

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