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18 critic reviews
Display
6.7" · 120
Battery
4,800 mAh
Compass Verdict
A slim, stylish phone with average cameras, but outstanding battery life and an accessible price for its class.
Pros
+
Slim and light design
+
Excellent battery life
+
Reliable cameras
+
Good user experience
+
Attractive display
Cons
−
Lacks telephoto camera
−
Mid-range performance
−
Bloatware issue
−
No charger included
−
Limited low-light camera
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.8
Front:
50MP f/2.0
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
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 SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
512 GB
Speed:
2800MHz
AnTuTu:
1,384,361
Geekbench S:
1,329
Geekbench M:
4,219
Display
Size:
6.7" Color
Res:
1220 × 2712
PPI:
446 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
45000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,800 mAh
Fast charge:
68W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
30h
Video playback:
29h
GSMArena:
13:36h
Design
Weight:
159g
IP:
IP69
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
PANTONE Bronze Green, PANTONE Lily Pad, PANTONE Gadget Grey
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
50 critic reviews
Display
6.67" · 120
Battery
5,150 mAh
Compass Verdict
A unique phone with standout design, offering solid all-around performance, but there are better processors available at the same price.
Pros
+
Unique design
+
Bright, vibrant display
+
Decent battery life
+
Solid performance
+
Improved Glyph Matrix
Cons
−
Thick and heavy
−
Mostly plastic design
−
No charger included
−
High price for specs
−
Fragile glass back
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.68
Front:
50MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
50MP f/2.68
Lens 3:
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 SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Octa-core
RAM:
12/16 GB
Storage:
256/512 GB
Speed:
3210MHz
AnTuTu:
2,306,162
Geekbench S:
2,117
Geekbench M:
6,798
Display
Size:
6.67" Color
Res:
1260 × 2800
PPI:
460 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
4500 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,150 mAh
Fast charge:
65W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
33.7h
Video playback:
15.2h
GSMArena:
12:56h
Design
Weight:
218g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
White, 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-2.0
9 critic reviews
Display
6.77" · 120
Battery
5,520 mAh
Compass Verdict
A stylish budget phone offering solid performance and noteworthy display quality.
Pros
+
Bright AMOLED display
+
Slim, lightweight design
+
Long battery life
+
Strong performance
+
Vibrant color display
Cons
−
Pre-installed bloatware
−
Lackluster speaker sound
−
Poor low-light camera
−
Video stabilization issues
−
Frequent software bugs
Camera
Main:
108MP f/1.7
Front:
20MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
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 SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-core
RAM:
6/8/12 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
AnTuTu:
840,643
Geekbench S:
1,014
Geekbench M:
2,923
Display
Size:
6.77" Color
Res:
1080 × 2392
PPI:
388 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
3200 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,520 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
GSMArena:
14:12h
Design
Weight:
178g
IP:
IP66
Material:
Plastic
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
1 critic review
Display
6.9" · 120
Battery
4,800 mAh
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Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.7
Front:
32MP f/2.4
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:
MediaTek Dimensity 7400X Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2600MHz
Display
Size:
6.9" Color
Res:
1080 × 2640
PPI:
413 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
3000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,800 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
188g
IP:
IP48
Material:
Aluminum
Type:
Flip
Colors:
PANTONE Bright White, PANTONE Sporting Green, PANTONE Violet Ice, PANTONE Hematite
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
4 critic reviews
Display
6.67" · 120
Battery
5,200 mAh
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Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.8
Front:
32MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
8MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
2500MHz
AnTuTu:
885,764
Geekbench S:
1,031
Geekbench M:
3,042
Display
Size:
6.67" Color
Res:
1220 × 2712
PPI:
446 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
4498 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,200 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
24h
Video playback:
20.1h
Design
Weight:
185g
IP:
IP69
Material:
Plastic
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Pantone Spellbound, Pantone Cosmic Sky, Pantone Chrysanthemum, Pantone Golden Cypress
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
3 critic reviews
Display
6.1" · 120
Battery
5,000 mAh
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Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.9
Front:
8MP f/2.0
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
13MP f/2.4
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
AnTuTu:
858,495
Geekbench S:
1,019
Geekbench M:
3,078
Display
Size:
6.1" Color
Res:
1080 × 2340
PPI:
422 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
1000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,000 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
GSMArena:
12:57h
Design
Weight:
168g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Plastic
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Turquoise, White, Charcoal Black
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/6e
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
36 critic reviews
Display
8" · 120
Battery
5,015 mAh
Compass Verdict
A robust phone with impressive displays and standout water resistance, but it feels heavy and pricey.
Pros
+
Durable build
+
IP68 rating
+
Brighter displays
+
Great battery life
+
Pixelsnap charging
Cons
−
High price tag
−
Bulky size
−
Lacks standout features
−
Camera underwhelming
−
Performance lags
Camera
Main:
48MP f/1.7
Front:
10MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
10.8MP f/3.1
Lens 3:
10.5MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm Tensor G5 Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
256/512/ 1000 GB
Speed:
3400MHz
AnTuTu:
1,467,097
Geekbench S:
2,276
Geekbench M:
6,173
Display
Size:
8" Color
Res:
2076 × 2152
PPI:
374 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
3000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,015 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
13.7h
Design
Weight:
258g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Fold
Colors:
Moonstone, Jade
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
6 critic reviews
Display
6.31" · 120
Battery
4,415 mAh
Compass Verdict
A sturdy, eco-friendly phone with an emphasis on repairability and long-term support.
Pros
+
Repairable design
+
8-year updates
+
Eco-friendly materials
+
Modular accessories
+
Bright screen
Cons
−
Limited performance
−
Average camera quality
−
No dust/waterproof
−
USB 2.0 only
−
High US price
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.6
Front:
32MP f/2.0
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
13MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (Dual LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
256 GB
Speed:
2500MHz
AnTuTu:
1,027,025
Geekbench S:
1,161
Geekbench M:
3,390
Display
Size:
6.31" Color
Res:
1116 × 2484
PPI:
432 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
1400 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,415 mAh
Fast charge:
30W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
Yes
Design
Weight:
193g
IP:
IP55
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
White, Green, Black
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
63 critic reviews
Display
6.8"
Battery
5,060 mAh
Compass Verdict
A stylish, premium device that excels in photography and offers advanced AI features for a seamless experience.
Pros
+
Great camera quality
+
Strong AI features
+
Vibrant display
+
Long battery life
+
Excellent design
Cons
−
High price point
−
Some AI features feel gimmicky
−
Limited raw performance
−
No charger included
−
Hefty design
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.7
Front:
42MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
48MP f/1.7
Lens 3:
48MP f/2.8
Flash:
Yes (Dual LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Speed:
3100MHz
Display
Size:
6.8" Color
Res:
1344 × 2992
PPI:
486 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,060 mAh
Fast charge:
37W
Wireless:
23W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
25.6h
Video playback:
14.6h
Design
Weight:
221g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Rose Quartz, Hazel, Porcelain, Obsidian
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
58 critic reviews
Display
6.3"
Battery
4,700 mAh
Compass Verdict
A good all-rounder with advanced AI features and impressive camera capabilities, but with less battery and processing power than some rivals.
Pros
+
Solid build quality
+
Impressive camera system
+
Outstanding battery performance
+
AI features included
+
Bright display
Cons
−
Heats up during use
−
Slow charging speed
−
AI features underdeveloped
−
Tends to feel bulky for some
−
Lack of expandable storage
Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.7
Front:
42MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
48MP f/1.7
Lens 3:
48MP f/2.8
Flash:
Yes (Dual LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Speed:
3100MHz
AnTuTu:
1,125,000
Display
Size:
6.3" Color
Res:
1280 × 2856
PPI:
495 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,700 mAh
Fast charge:
27W
Wireless:
21W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
27.2h
Video playback:
14.5h
Design
Weight:
199g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Rose Quartz, Hazel, Porcelain, Obsidian
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
33 critic reviews
Display
6.78"
Battery
5,910 mAh
Compass Verdict
This device offers solid performance and design with versatile cameras and excellent battery life.
Pros
+
Excellent camera system
+
Stunning display
+
Impressive battery life
+
High performance
+
Quick Button for convenience
Cons
−
Significant bloatware
−
No US availability
−
Camera designless original
−
Heavily inspired by other brands
−
Slightly slippery design
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/4.3
Lens 4:
50MP f/Ultrawide
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 (3 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
16 GB
Storage:
512 GB
Speed:
3630MHz
Display
Size:
6.78" Color
Res:
1264 × 2780
PPI:
450 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,910 mAh
Fast charge:
80W
Wireless:
50W
Type:
Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
26.1h
Video playback:
17.8h
Design
Weight:
215g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Space Black, Pearl White
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
USB Type-C
46 critic reviews
Display
6.9" · 120
Battery
4,685 mAh
Compass Verdict
A sturdy, larger phone with impressive cameras and extensive video features, appealing to creative users.
Pros
+
Big, vivid display
+
Long battery life
+
Great camera features
+
New Camera Control
+
Quality build materials
Cons
−
Large, heavy design
−
Limited AI features now
−
High price tag
−
Slow wireless charging
Camera
Main:
48MP f/1.8
Front:
12MP f/1.9
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
12MP f/2.8
Lens 3:
48MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (Dual LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Apple A18 Pro Hexa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
256/512/ 1000 GB
Speed:
4050MHz
AnTuTu:
1,750,331
Geekbench S:
3,507
Geekbench M:
8,789
Display
Size:
6.9" Color
Res:
1320 × 2868
PPI:
460 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
2000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
4,685 mAh
Wireless:
25W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
30.8h
Video playback:
33h
GSMArena:
17:18h
Design
Weight:
227g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Titanium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/6e/be
BT:
BT 5.3
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
82 critic reviews
Display
6.9" · 120
Battery
5,000 mAh
Compass Verdict
A refined phone blending top-tier power and subtle design with familiar components, capped with a dose of AI advancements.
Pros
+
Powerful AI features
+
Improved camera software
+
Tough Gorilla Armor 2 glass
+
Long software support
+
Elegant design update
Cons
−
High price point
−
Limited design changes
−
Battery life not best-in-class
−
S Pen features removed
−
Charging speed not fastest
Camera
Main:
200MP f/1.7
Front:
12MP f/2.2
Video:
8K (7680 × 4320 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
10MP f/2.4
Lens 3:
50MP f/3.4
Lens 4:
50MP f/1.9
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-core
RAM:
12 GB
Storage:
256/512/ 1000 GB
Speed:
4470MHz
AnTuTu:
3,092,382
Geekbench S:
3,057
Geekbench M:
9,846
Display
Size:
6.9" Color
Res:
1440 × 3120
PPI:
498 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
2600 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,000 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Wireless:
25W
Type:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
49h
Video playback:
31h
GSMArena:
14:49h
Design
Weight:
218g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Titanium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Grey, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/be
BT:
BT 5.4
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
5 critic reviews
Display
6.7" · 120
Battery
5,200 mAh
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Camera
Main:
50MP f/1.8
Front:
32MP f/2.2
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Lens 2:
13MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128/256 GB
Speed:
2400MHz
Display
Size:
6.7" Color
Res:
1220 × 2712
PPI:
446 ppi
Refresh:
120 Hz
Brightness:
5000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
5,200 mAh
Fast charge:
68W
Wireless:
15W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Design
Weight:
192.3g
IP:
IP69
Material:
Plastic
Type:
Bar
Colors:
PANTONE Coal Smoke, PANTONE Lavender Mist
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT:
BT 5.4
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
usb-3.0
49 critic reviews
Display
6.1" · 60
Battery
3,561 mAh
Compass Verdict
A well-rounded phone offering balanced performance and great cameras for regular use.
Pros
+
Excellent performance
+
Strong camera setup
+
Durable design
+
5 years of updates
+
Rich stereo speakers
Cons
−
Slow charging
−
Limited 60Hz display
−
USB 2.0 speeds
−
Basic design unchanged
−
Apple Intelligence delay
Camera
Main:
48MP f/1.6
Front:
12MP f/1.9
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Lens 2:
12MP f/2.2
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, Night mode
Performance
Chip:
Apple A18 Hexa-core
RAM:
8 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512 GB
Speed:
4040MHz
AnTuTu:
1,982,709
Geekbench S:
3,291
Geekbench M:
8,136
Display
Size:
6.1" Color
Res:
1179 × 2556
PPI:
460 ppi
Refresh:
60 Hz
Brightness:
2000 nits
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
3,561 mAh
Fast charge:
45W
Wireless:
25W
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Talk time:
26.1h
Video playback:
22h
GSMArena:
15:42h
Design
Weight:
170g
IP:
IP68
Material:
Aluminium
Type:
Bar
Colors:
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Water Resistant
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi ac/ax/7
BT:
BT 5.3
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 7
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
usb-2.0
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The best phone is the one that doesn’t create financial stress. Decide on your ceiling before you start comparing — excellent phones exist at every price point from $300 to $1,600+. Flagship features rarely justify flagship prices for most buyers.
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