Huawei Honor V8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs Sony Xperia Z5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Honor V8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs Sony Xperia Z5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Honor V8Huawei Honor V8China · 4GB · 64GB · AL10
Sony Xperia XZ1 CompactSony Xperia XZ1 CompactInternational · 4GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia Z5Sony Xperia Z5Global · 3GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia Z5Sony Xperia Z5Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Honor V8
Huawei Honor V8
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL10
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
International · 4GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
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 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.2Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.3Camera 5.6Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
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1 review
9.2
25 reviews
7.8
67 reviews
7.8
67 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Honor V8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs Sony Xperia Z5

Specs where to buy Huawei Honor V8 Huawei Honor V8
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL10 		Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact price compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
International · 4GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5.7" 4.6" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD HD FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 69% useful 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.6 mm
157.0 mm
7.8 mm 		65.0 mm
129.0 mm
9.3 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 170 g 140 g 154 g 157 g
Micro Kirin 950
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 94.164
v6 		279.610
v8 		76.862
v6 		76.862
v6
Battery 3500 mAh 2700 mAh 2900 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX286
2 		1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Huawei Sony Sony Sony
Aliases -- -- E6653, E6603 E6683, E6633

Release Date
Release date May 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market China International Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Honor V8
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Huawei Honor V8
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Size
77.6 mm • 157.0 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.0 mm • 129.0 mm • 9.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 140 g 154 g 157 g
Usable surface 73 % 69 % 71 % 71 %
Materials Metal Polycarbonate Glass Glass
Resistance - IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Gray

Champagne

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Silver

Pink
Black

White

Gold

Green
Black

White

Gold

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 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 386 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color 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
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating
  • 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?
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8.4
7.5
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
9.0
8.4
8.4
Is it comfortable?
--
9.6
7.7
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.2
7.8
7.8
Number of reviews
--
25 reviews
67 reviews
67 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 950 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 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 Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 10 nm 20 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-T880 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 430

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

Antutu
Score
94.164
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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279.610
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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76.862
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% 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 32 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, in the back Yes, on the side Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • 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?
--
8.4
7.8
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
9.6
8.3
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
--
9.5
7.3
7.3
Number of reviews
--
25 reviews
67 reviews
67 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 19.2 Mpx 23 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX286 Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.25 µm -- 1.08 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" -- 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type

--
--
--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 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
  • 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 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 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 -- --
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.0
9.0
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
--
6.4
7.1
7.1
Quality of selfies
--
7.5
7.6
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
6.8
6.6
6.6
Number of reviews
--
25 reviews
67 reviews
67 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • 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
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • 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 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

 -- 1.360 W/Kg on head
1.320 W/Kg on body 		0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 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

 -- 0.970 W/Kg on head
0.780 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • 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?
--
9.4
8.5
8.5
Quality of the GPS
--
8.7
8.5
8.5
And the WiFi?
--
9.1
8.5
8.5
Number of reviews
--
25 reviews
67 reviews
67 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
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2700 mAh
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2900 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer 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?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    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
  • 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
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25 reviews
67 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 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
--
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    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
  • 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?
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  • 4%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 46%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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25 reviews
67 reviews
67 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 180 --
From $ 121 --
From $ 122 --