Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia XA1 UltraSony Xperia XA1 UltraInternational · 4GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia XZ PremiumSony Xperia XZ PremiumInternational · 4GB · 64GB
Sony Xperia Z2Sony Xperia Z2Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
Sony Xperia Z5Sony Xperia Z5Global · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
International · 4GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.1Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.7Camera 6.3Camera 5.1Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score 5.9 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.1
19 reviews
9.0
56 reviews
8.4
133 reviews
7.8
67 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z5

Specs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra price compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
International · 4GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia XZ Premium prices Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB 		Sony Xperia Z2 prices Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503 		Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 6" 5.5" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD UHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 76% useful 69% useful 69% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 79.0 mm
165.0 mm
8.1 mm 		77.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.9 mm 		73.3 mm
146.8 mm
8.0 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 188 g 195 g 163 g 154 g
Micro Helio P20
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 75.400
v? 		201.445
v7 		47.881
v6 		76.862
v6
Battery 2700 mAh 3230 mAh 3200 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 15.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony Sony Sony Sony
Aliases G3221, G3223 -- Sirius Maki, SO-03F, D6502, D6503, D6543 E6653, E6603

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market International International Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z5
Size
79.0 mm • 165.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 156.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 146.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 195 g 163 g 154 g
Usable surface 76 % 69 % 69 % 71 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy - Glass
Resistance - IP68 IP58
IP55 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Pink
Black

Chrome
Black

White

Gold

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5.5" 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		UHD
2160 x 3840 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 367 Pixels per inch 801 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • 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
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
8.4
7.6
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.7
9.3
9.0
8.4
Is it comfortable?
6.6
8.4
8.1
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
9.1
7.5
7.8
Number of reviews
19 reviews
56 reviews
133 reviews
67 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.39 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 10 nm 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes No Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MHz Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 430

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

Antutu
Score
75.400
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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201.445
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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47.881
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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76.862
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the side No Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- 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?
8.1
8.7
8.7
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.1
9.8
8.9
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.2
9.5
8.3
7.3
Number of reviews
19 reviews
56 reviews
133 reviews
67 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 23 Mpx 19.2 Mpx 13 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Sony IMX400 Exmor RS Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2 CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 6400 100 - 12800 -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.08 µm 1.22 µm 1.12 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3" 1/3.06" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • 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 15.9 Mpx 13 Mpx 2.2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS BSI -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
83
Mobile
82
Photo
84
Video
79
Mobile
81
Photo
73
Video
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.0
9.5
9.0
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
5.2
7.9
7.2
7.1
Quality of selfies
7.9
9.2
7.0
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
7.2
7.2
6.6
Number of reviews
19 reviews
56 reviews
133 reviews
67 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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 Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 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
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.430 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		1.210 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.110 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body 		0.780 W/Kg on head
0.440 W/Kg on body 		1.340 W/Kg on head
0.820 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.7
9.6
8.5
8.5
Quality of the GPS
7.9
9.6
8.7
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.2
9.4
8.2
8.5
Number of reviews
19 reviews
56 reviews
133 reviews
67 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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3230 mAh
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3200 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 21%
    One day
  • 21%
    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
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
56 reviews
133 reviews
67 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 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
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    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
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 18%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
56 reviews
133 reviews
67 reviews
Prices
From $ 191 --
From $ 118 --
From $ 104 --
From $ 122 --