Huawei P20 vs Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei P20 vs Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Huawei P20
Huawei P20
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
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Redmi Note 8T
Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- No price,
no Ki
7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.6Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware 5.7Performance & Hardware 6.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera 6.5Camera 6.2Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity 7.1 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 5.2 Battery 7.0 Battery 7.1 Battery

User reviews

User score
9.2
83 reviews
8.0
98 reviews
7.1
167 reviews
8.5
146 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei P20 vs Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Specs where to buy Huawei P20 Huawei P20
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
Redmi Note 8T prices Redmi Note 8T
Global · 4GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 prices Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Global · 4GB · 128GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.8" 6.3" 6.53" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 80% useful 80% useful 83% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 70.8 mm
149.1 mm
7.7 mm
75.4 mm
161.2 mm
8.6 mm
77.2 mm
162.3 mm
8.9 mm
76.7 mm
165.7 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 165 g 199 g 199 g 209 g
Micro Kirin 970
Octa-Core
SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
Helio G85
Octa-Core
SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 251.238
v8
191.783
v9
225.154
v10
324.596
v9
Battery 3400 mAh 4000 mAh 5020 mAh 5020 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3 4
1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/1.6 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.25 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.48
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand

Brand Huawei Xiaomi Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- M1908C3XG M2003J15SG M2003J6B2G

Release Date

Release date March 2018,
6 years ago
November 2019,
4 years ago
January 2020,
4 years ago
March 2020,
4 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei P20
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Huawei P20
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Size
70.8 mm 149.1 mm 7.7 mm
Print 3D Model
75.4 mm 161.2 mm 8.6 mm
Print 3D Model
77.2 mm 162.3 mm 8.9 mm
Print 3D Model
76.7 mm 165.7 mm 8.8 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 199 g 199 g 209 g
Usable surface 80 % 80 % 83 % 84 %
Materials Glass Plastic, Glass, P2i Nano coating Plastic, P2i Nano coating Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - - IP53 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Pink

Turquoise

Rose-gold
Black

White

Blue
White

Blue

Green
White

Gray

Green

Screen

Diagonal 5.8" 6.3" 6.53" 6.67"
Type LCD IPS LTPS LCD LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2244 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 428 Pixels per inch 409 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
7.9
7.7
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
8.5
8.2
8.8
Is it comfortable?
9.5
8.3
8.0
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
7.7
6.7
7.6
Number of reviews
83 reviews
98 reviews
167 reviews
146 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ) Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 11 nm 12 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-G72 MP12 Qualcomm Adreno 610 Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM

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

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.0 Storage eMMC 5.1 Storage UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No 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
  • Hall
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED LED Notifications -- -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.5
8.1
7.4
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
7.9
6.8
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
7.1
5.7
8.5
Number of reviews
83 reviews
98 reviews
167 reviews
146 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx 48 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5KGM1 Samsung S5KGM1 Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type CMOS ISOCELL ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.89
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2" 1/2" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Black & white

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
20 Mpx
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC8034
Type
--
PureCel
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
--
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02A10
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.70 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
--
1/5"
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02A10
Unknown
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
CMOS
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
--
1/5"

Features

Flash Dual LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps
Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13855 Unknown Unknown
Type -- PureCel CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.25 ƒ/ 2.48
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9" -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
102
Mobile
107
Photo
94
Video
-- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
8.8
7.9
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.9
6.9
5.7
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.7
7.6
6.8
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
7.4
7.6
8.2
Number of reviews
83 reviews
98 reviews
167 reviews
146 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)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • NavIC System

USB

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

SAR

European measurement

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

0.760 W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body
0.740 W/Kg on head
1.300 W/Kg on body
0.795 W/Kg on head
1.138 W/Kg on body
0.662 W/Kg on head
1.021 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

-- -- 0.840 W/Kg on head
1.090 W/Kg on body
0.870 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
8.6
8.4
8.5
Quality of the GPS
9.3
8.5
8.2
8.6
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.5
8.4
8.8
Number of reviews
83 reviews
98 reviews
167 reviews
146 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3400 mAh
4000 mAh
5020 mAh
5020 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
22.0W
Yes,
18.0W
Yes,
18.0W
Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
83 reviews
98 reviews
167 reviews
146 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 39%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 59%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
83 reviews
98 reviews
167 reviews
146 reviews