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32 critic reviews
Display
6.83" · 144
Battery
5,080 mAh
Compass Verdict
Distinctive design with some trade-offs, offering solid performance and unique features.
Pros
+
Stylish metal design
+
Sharp, bright display
+
Good telephoto lens
+
Smooth performance
+
Responsive software
Cons
−
Weak ultrawide camera
−
No wireless charging
−
Limited Glyph Matrix
−
Higher price than expected
−
Shorter software support
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.9
Front:
32MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
50MP f/2.9
Lens 3:
8MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Octa-core
RAM:
8/12 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2800MHz
AnTuTu:
1,452,717
Geekbench S:
1,373
Geekbench M:
4,243
Display
Size:
6.83" Color
Res:
1260 × 2800
PPI:
440 ppi
Refresh:
144 Hz
Brightness:
5000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,080 mAh
Fast charge:
50W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
GSMArena:
8:16h
Design
Weight:
210g
IP:
IP65
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Silver, Black, Pink
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
14 critic reviews
Display
8.09"
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Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.6
Front:
20MP
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
50MP f/2.4
Lens 3:
50MP f/2.0
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256/512 GB
Speed:
3800MHz
Display
Size:
8.09" Color
Res:
2200 × 2480
PPI:
410 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Design
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Fold
Colors:
PANTONE Blackened Blue, PANTONE Lily White
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
Yes
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
14 critic reviews
Display
6.59" · 120
Battery
7,025 mAh
Compass Verdict
A powerful phone with robust battery life and strong camera performance, ideal for extensive use.
Pros
+
Long-lasting battery
+
Powerful processor
+
Impressive camera setup
+
Sturdy build quality
+
Fast charging included
Cons
−
Expensive for features
−
Excessive bloatware
−
Non-unique design
−
Focus issues with zoom
−
Does not support latest Qi wireless
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.6
Front:
32MP f/2.4
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
50MP f/2.6
Lens 3:
50MP f/2.0
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
12/16 GB
Storage:
256/512/ 1000 GB
Speed:
4210MHz
AnTuTu:
3,400,423
Geekbench S:
3,291
Geekbench M:
9,664
Display
Size:
6.59" Color
Res:
1256 × 2760
PPI:
460 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
1800 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
7,025 mAh
Fast charge:
80W
Wireless:
50W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
203g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Space Black, Titanium Grey, Velvet Red, White
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
43 critic reviews
Display
6.8" · 120
Battery
5,200 mAh
Compass Verdict
A refined device with a robust design and impressive features, but incremental upgrades over last year.
Pros
+
Bright and clear display
+
Improved wireless charging
+
Durable build
+
Advanced AI features
+
Great camera quality
Cons
−
Bulkier feel
−
Expensive
−
Underwhelming battery life
−
Minor performance upgrades
−
AI features inconsistent
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.7
Front:
42MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
48MP f/2.8
Lens 3:
48MP f/1.7
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Google Tensor G5 Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
256/512/ 1000 GB
Speed:
3400MHz
AnTuTu:
1,548,670
Geekbench S:
2,324
Geekbench M:
6,255
Display
Size:
6.8" Color
Res:
1344 × 2992
PPI:
486 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
3300 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,200 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Wireless:
25W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
21.8h
Video playback:
13.5h
GSMArena:
12:29h
Design
Weight:
232g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
38 critic reviews
Display
6.3" · 120
Battery
4,870 mAh
Compass Verdict
A refined Android phone focused on on-device AI, but with minor hardware upgrades.
Pros
+
Stunning display brightness
+
Excellent AI features
+
Magnets for easy charging
+
Great photo quality
+
Seven-year support
Cons
−
Performance feels lacking
−
Mediocre battery
−
AI features sometimes gimmicky
−
Unimproved gaming performance
−
Minor upgrade over predecessor
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.7
Front:
42MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
48MP f/2.8
Lens 3:
48MP f/1.7
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Google Tensor G5 Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Speed:
3400MHz
AnTuTu:
1,470,445
Geekbench S:
2,331
Geekbench M:
6,195
Display
Size:
6.3" Color
Res:
1280 × 2856
PPI:
495 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
3300 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,870 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
21.2h
Video playback:
13.4h
GSMArena:
12:06h
Design
Weight:
207g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
15 critic reviews
Display
6.7" · 120
Battery
4,900 mAh
Compass Verdict
A solid phone, but it sits awkwardly between more compelling options.
Pros
+
Vibrant, large display
+
Good AI features
+
Strong build quality
+
Smooth performance
+
Better brightness control
Cons
−
Price increase
−
No magnetic charging
−
Camera hardware unchanged
−
Minor battery life gain
−
Limited unique features
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.8
Front:
12MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
10MP f/2.4
Lens 3:
12MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256/512 GB
Speed:
4740MHz
AnTuTu:
3,142,032
Geekbench S:
3,250
Geekbench M:
10,982
Display
Size:
6.7" Color
Res:
1440 × 3120
PPI:
516 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
2600 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,900 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Wireless:
25W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
30.5h
Video playback:
25.2h
GSMArena:
16:25h
Design
Weight:
190g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Silver Shadow, Pinkgold, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/6e/7
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, 6e, 7
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
15 critic reviews
Display
6.3" · 120
Battery
4,300 mAh
Compass Verdict
A slim and compact phone with a vibrant display and solid performance, though lacking major innovations.
Pros
+
Compact, lightweight design
+
Strong AI features
+
Bright, vibrant screen
+
Smoother performance
+
Decent camera quality
Cons
−
No fast charging
−
Lacks anti-reflective display
−
Smaller battery capacity
−
Camera wobble
−
No major upgrades
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.8
Front:
12MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
10MP f/2.4
Lens 3:
12MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256/512 GB
Speed:
4740MHz
AnTuTu:
3,064,672
Geekbench S:
2,995
Geekbench M:
10,824
Display
Size:
6.3" Color
Res:
1080 × 2340
PPI:
411 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
2600 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,300 mAh
Fast charge:
25W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
27.6h
Video playback:
24.1h
GSMArena:
15:20h
Design
Weight:
190g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Silver Shadow, Pinkgold, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/6e/7
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, 6e, 7
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
1 critic review
Display
4.03" · 120
Battery
4,050 mAh
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Camera
Main:
50MP
Front:
32MP
Video:
Unknown
Lens 2:
50MP
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
2600MHz
Display
Size:
4.03" Color
Res:
1200 × 1080
PPI:
400.6 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,050 mAh
Fast charge:
33W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
163g
Material:
Aluminum
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Orange, Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
4 critic reviews
Display
10" · 120
Battery
5,600 mAh
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Camera
Main:
200MP f/1.7
Front:
10MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
10MP f/2.4
Lens 3:
12MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
512/1000 GB
Speed:
4470MHz
AnTuTu:
2,926,532
Geekbench S:
3,018
Geekbench M:
9,710
Display
Size:
10" Color
Res:
2160 × 1584
PPI:
269 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
2600 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,600 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
17h
Design
Weight:
309g
IP:
IP48
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Fold
Colors:
Crafted Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/6e/7
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, 6e, 7
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
35 critic reviews
Display
6.3" · 120
Battery
4,970 mAh
Compass Verdict
This device offers substantial upgrades, including enhanced AI capabilities and a versatile telephoto camera.
Pros
+
Exceptional OLED brightness
+
Strong AI integration
+
Qi2 wireless charging
+
Decent camera versatility
+
Consistent software updates
Cons
−
Average performance
−
Weaker battery life
−
No reverse charging
−
Dropped SIM slot
−
Lack of Pro features
Camera
Main:
48MP f/1.7
Front:
10.5MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
10.8MP f/3.1
Lens 3:
13MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Google Tensor G5 Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
3400MHz
AnTuTu:
1,411,380
Geekbench S:
2,319
Geekbench M:
5,857
Display
Size:
6.3" Color
Res:
1080 × 2424
PPI:
422 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
2998 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,970 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
20.8h
Video playback:
12.4h
GSMArena:
12:08h
Design
Weight:
204g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/6e
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
18 critic reviews
Display
6.9" · 120
Battery
6,500 mAh
Compass Verdict
Bold design and strong performance meet a compelling media experience, though some compromise exists in camera quality and software refinement.
Pros
+
Punchy audio quality
+
Vibrant display
+
Fast performance
+
Strong battery capacity
+
Bose sound system
Cons
−
Xiaomi software issues
−
Price increase noted
−
Camera processing concerns
−
Phone heats under load
−
No included charging brick
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.7
Front:
32MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
50MP f/3.0
Lens 3:
50MP f/2.4
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Octa-core
RAM:
12/16 GB
Storage:
256/512 GB
Speed:
4600MHz
AnTuTu:
3,862,914
Geekbench S:
3,777
Geekbench M:
11,668
Display
Size:
6.9" Color
Res:
1200 × 2608
PPI:
416 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
3500 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
6,500 mAh
Fast charge:
100W
Wireless:
50W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
34.8h
Video playback:
26.1h
GSMArena:
18:52h
Design
Weight:
220g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Denim Blue, Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
20 critic reviews
Display
6.85" · 144
Battery
7,500 mAh
Compass Verdict
A powerful and affordable gaming phone with unique cooling, offering impressive performance but average camera quality.
Pros
+
Liquid cooling system
+
Uninterrupted display
+
Powerful gaming performance
+
Long battery life
+
Fast charging
Cons
−
No telephoto camera
−
Poor selfie camera
−
No dust protection
−
Fan noise
−
Software quirks
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.9
Front:
16MP f/2.0
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
50MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
12/16/24 GB
Storage:
256/512/ 1000 GB
Speed:
4600MHz
AnTuTu:
4,246,750
Geekbench S:
3,693
Geekbench M:
11,818
Display
Size:
6.85" Color
Res:
1216 × 2688
PPI:
431 ppi
Refresh:
144 Hz
Brightness:
1800 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
7,500 mAh
Fast charge:
80W
Wireless:
80W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
37.9h
Video playback:
27.6h
GSMArena:
20:02h
Design
Weight:
230g
IP:
IPX8
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Matte Black Cryo, Transparent Silver Subzero, Transparent Black Nightfreeze
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/6e/be
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, 6e, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-3.2
24 critic reviews
Display
6.83" · 120
Battery
6,500 mAh
Compass Verdict
A strong mid-range phone with impressive performance and lasting battery but lacks custom software flexibility.
Pros
+
Flagship-level performance
+
Bright large display
+
Great battery life
+
Premium build quality
+
Competitive pricing
Cons
−
Camera lacks zoom
−
Lots of bloatware
−
No wireless charging
−
Restrictive software
−
Heavyweight design
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.5
Front:
20MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
8MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256/512 GB
Speed:
3210MHz
AnTuTu:
2,255,304
Geekbench S:
2,012
Geekbench M:
6,091
Display
Size:
6.83" Color
Res:
1280 × 2772
PPI:
447 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
3200 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
6,500 mAh
Fast charge:
90W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
36.9h
Video playback:
20h
GSMArena:
14:45h
Design
Weight:
215.7g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
White, Black, Silver
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 6.0
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
2 critic reviews
Display
7" · 165
Battery
5,000 mAh
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Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.8
Front:
50MP f/2.0
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
50MP f/2.0
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
512 GB
Speed:
4470MHz
Display
Size:
7" Color
Res:
1224 × 2992
PPI:
462 ppi
Refresh:
165 Hz
Brightness:
5000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,000 mAh
Fast charge:
68W
Wireless:
30W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
199g
IP:
IP48
Material:
Aluminum
Type:
Flip
Colors:
PANTONE Orient Blue, PANTONE Cocoa
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ax/6e/be
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
6 critic reviews
Display
6.72" · 120
Battery
7,000 mAh
Compass Verdict
A solid mid-tier phone with impressive battery life and a vibrant display, suitable for users who value endurance.
Pros
+
Huge battery life
+
Vegan leather design
+
Near stock Android
+
Dolby Atmos speakers
+
Fast performance
Cons
−
Short update support
−
No AMOLED display
−
Heavy and bulky
−
Average camera quality
−
Limited sound bass
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.8
Front:
8MP f/2.2
Video:
Unknown
Lens 2:
8MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
AnTuTu:
831,969
Geekbench S:
1,009
Geekbench M:
2,892
Display
Size:
6.72" Color
Res:
1080 × 2400
PPI:
392 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
1050 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
7,000 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
210.6g
IP:
IP64
Material:
Plastic
Type:
Bar
Colors:
PANTONE Fluidity, PANTONE Pink Lemonade, PANTONE Corsair
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.1
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
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Most people buy more phone than they need. These four points will steer you right.
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