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| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.4 inches | 5.8 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels | 1125 x 2436 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 516 ppi | 459 ppi | 563 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | Super AMOLED | OLED | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 83.51 % | 82.35 % | 82.97 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Peak brightness | 625 cd/m2 (nit) | 1000 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Flash | LED | Quad LED | LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F1.5-F2.4 | F1.8 | F1.6 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes. | 26 mm | ||
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/2.55" | 1/3.09" | |
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.4 μm | 1.22 μm | 1 μm |
| Optical zoom | 2.0 x | 2.0 x | |
| Hardware Features | Second camera, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus | Second camera, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Second camera, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, CMOS image sensor |
| Software Features | Manual focus, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Manual focus, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Video recording | 3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (960 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps) |
| Features | Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front camera | 8 megapixels | 7 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches (161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm) | 5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm) | 6.03 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches (153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm) |
| Weight | 7.09 oz (201 g) the average is 5.7 oz (164 g) | 6.14 oz (174 g) the average is 5.7 oz (164 g) | 5.71 oz (162 g) the average is 5.7 oz (164 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Glass; Accents: Aluminum | Main body: Glass; Accents: Stainless steel | Main body: Glass; Accents: Aluminum |
| Rugged | Water, Dust resistant | Water, Dust resistant | Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature resistant |
| IP certified
IP certified - The IP code indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The first number represents dust protection, while the second represents water protection. In IP67, for example, 6 means a completely dust-tight device, while 7 means the device can stay immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In IP68, a higher level of water protection is expected, but exact numbers aren't specified: both depth and continuance are specified by the manufacturer on per device basis. | IP 68 | IP 67 | IP 68 |
| MIL-STD-810 certified | Yes | ||
| Features | Stylus |
| Hardware & Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 | Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm | Hexa-core, 2390 MHz, 64-bit, 10 nm | Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm |
GPU
GPU - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 630 | Apple 3-core GPU | Adreno 630 |
RAM
RAM - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 8 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 | |
| Architecture | Quad-channel | ||
Internal storage
Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 512 GB | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | |||
| Slot Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | |
| OS | Android (8.1) | iOS (11.x) | Android (8.0) |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 4000 mAh | 2716 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 |
Wireless charging
Wireless charging - Allows the device to charge wirelessly when placed on a compatible wireless charging pad or stand. While convenient, wireless charging is usually slower than traditional wired charging. | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Talk time | 38.00 hours the average is 20 h (1185 min) | 20.00 hours the average is 20 h (1185 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 12.0 days (288 hours) the average is 20 days (476 h) | 15.6 days (374 hours) the average is 20 days (476 h) | |
| Music playback | 95.00 hours | 60.00 hours | |
| Video playback | 21.00 hours | 13.00 hours |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66 | Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 | Bands 46 |
| Data | LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA | LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay | Apple Pay |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | DLNA, Wireless screen share |
| Availability | |||
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Scheduled release
Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America | 24 Aug 2018 (Official) |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | $ 1250 | $ 1149 |
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