Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Sony Xperia Z5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Sony Xperia Z5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia XZ1Sony Xperia XZ1SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · G8342
Sony Xperia Z3 CompactSony Xperia Z3 CompactGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia Z3+Sony Xperia Z3+Global · 3GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia Z5Sony Xperia Z5Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Basics
Sony Xperia XZ1
Sony Xperia XZ1
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · G8342
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony Xperia Z3+
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.8Camera --Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
41 reviews
8.5
99 reviews
7.5
25 reviews
7.8
67 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Sony Xperia Z5

Specs Sony Xperia XZ1 prices Sony Xperia XZ1
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · G8342 		where to buy Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z3+ price comparison Sony Xperia Z3+
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5.2" 4.6" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD HD FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 70% useful 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.0 mm
148.0 mm
7.4 mm 		64.9 mm
127.0 mm
8.6 mm 		71.9 mm
146.3 mm
6.9 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 156 g 129 g 144 g 157 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 180.000
v? 		59.887
v? 		59.887
v? 		76.862
v6
Battery 2700 mAh 2600 mAh 2930 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX230 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony Sony Sony Sony
Aliases -- D5803, D5833 E6553, Xperia Z3 Plus E6683, E6633

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago 		May 2015,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available On Sale
Market SE. Asia Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia XZ1
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia XZ1
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony Xperia Z5
Size
73.0 mm • 148.0 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
64.9 mm • 127.0 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.9 mm • 146.3 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.4 mm
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Weight 156 g 129 g 144 g 157 g
Usable surface 69 % 70 % 71 % 71 %
Materials Polycarbonate - Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver

Pink
Black

White

Green

Orange
Black

White

Green

Copper
Black

White

Gold

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 4.6" 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 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • HDR
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • sRGB 130%
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • 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?
8.1
6.8
8.0
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.8
8.8
8.4
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.0
8.8
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
8.0
8.4
7.8
Number of reviews
41 reviews
99 reviews
25 reviews
67 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 28 nm 20 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes No Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 430, 630 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
180.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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76.862
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • 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
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
7.5
7.7
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
8.9
8.1
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
8.2
7.5
7.3
Number of reviews
41 reviews
99 reviews
25 reviews
67 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 19.2 Mpx 20.7 Mpx 21 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Sony IMX230 Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 12800 -- 50 - 12800 100 - 12800
Pixel size -- 1.20 µm 1.12 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.3" 1/2.4" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 13 Mpx 2.2 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.0
8.7
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
7.3
7.4
7.1
Quality of selfies
9.1
6.8
8.1
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.2
6.9
6.6
6.6
Number of reviews
41 reviews
99 reviews
25 reviews
67 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)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • 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 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
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • 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 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • 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
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.800 W/Kg on head
1.220 W/Kg on body 		0.687 W/Kg on head
0.897 W/Kg on body 		0.740 W/Kg on head
0.410 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

 0.850 W/Kg on head
1.090 W/Kg on body 		0.979 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		0.710 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
8.8
9.0
8.5
Quality of the GPS
9.3
8.6
8.8
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.9
8.9
8.5
Number of reviews
41 reviews
99 reviews
25 reviews
67 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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2600 mAh
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2930 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 59%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 21%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    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
41 reviews
99 reviews
25 reviews
67 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 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
  • 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
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    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?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    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
41 reviews
99 reviews
25 reviews
67 reviews
Prices
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