LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi5x vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi5x vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG V30LG V30Global · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
Xiaomi Mi5xXiaomi Mi5xChina · 4GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5AXiaomi Redmi Note 5AChina · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
LG V30
LG V30
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F
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Xiaomi Mi5x
Xiaomi Mi5x
China · 4GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware 5.2Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.9Camera 6.2Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 7.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.9 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
40 reviews
8.8
73 reviews
8.9
23 reviews
8.3
39 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi5x vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Specs LG V30 prices LG V30
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 64GB · N-950F 		Xiaomi Mi5x prices Xiaomi Mi5x
China · 4GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 6" 6.3" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+ FHD HD
Usable surface 81% useful 82% useful 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
151.7 mm
7.4 mm 		74.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.6 mm 		75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm 		76.2 mm
153.0 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 158 g 195 g 165 g 150 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 211.405
v8 		199.868
v7 		62.957
v6 		32.000
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Battery 3300 mAh 3300 mAh 3080 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
IMX351 Exmor RS
2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand LG Samsung Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- Xiaomi Mi 5x Redmi Rise Note 5A, Hongmi Rice 5A

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

LG V30
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Xiaomi Mi5x
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
LG V30
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Xiaomi Mi5x
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Size
75.4 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 155.4 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.2 mm • 153.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 158 g 195 g 165 g 150 g
Usable surface 81 % 82 % 70 % 71 %
Materials Metal Glass Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance IP68 IP68 - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.3" 5.5" 5.5"
Type Oled Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2880 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 537 Pixels per inch 522 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • sRGB 141%
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Stylus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.4
7.1
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
9.0
8.4
Is it comfortable?
9.2
8.2
9.0
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.8
8.0
7.0
Number of reviews
40 reviews
73 reviews
23 reviews
39 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 ARM Mali-G71 MP20 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 308

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB 2 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM -- --

Antutu
Score
211.405
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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199.868
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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62.957
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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32.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1 -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back No

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

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?
9.5
8.0
8.5
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.0
8.8
8.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
9.0
8.3
6.3
Number of reviews
40 reviews
73 reviews
23 reviews
39 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX351 Exmor RS Samsung Omnivision OV12A10 Unknown
Type CMOS ISOCELL CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm -- 1.25 µm 1.13 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.09" -- 1/2.9" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical 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
  • Dual capture
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K5E8 Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.22 µm 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/5" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
84
Mobile
90
Photo
73
Video
94
Mobile
100
Photo
84
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.4
9.1
7.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.5
8.2
7.1
6.0
Quality of selfies
6.2
8.5
7.8
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.8
8.3
7.9
Number of reviews
40 reviews
73 reviews
23 reviews
39 reviews
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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)
  • 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)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.375 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		0.173 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.010 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.890 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		0.610 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		1.000 W/Kg on head
0.290 W/Kg on body 		0.660 W/Kg on head
1.740 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.1
8.5
8.9
Quality of the GPS
9.3
9.1
8.6
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.2
8.8
8.7
Number of reviews
40 reviews
73 reviews
23 reviews
39 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3080 mAh
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3080 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No No
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
40 reviews
73 reviews
23 reviews
39 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    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
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 15%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
40 reviews
73 reviews
23 reviews
39 reviews
Prices
From $ 131 --
From $ 186 --
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