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Display
Display size5.5 inches6.0 inches 
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels1440 x 2880 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.

534 ppi537 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.

AMOLEDP-OLED 
Screen-to-body ratio

Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies.

71.22 %76.66 % 
FeaturesOleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor 
Camera
Rear camera12.3 megapixels12.2 megapixels 
FlashDual LEDDual 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.

F2.0F1.8 
Camera sensor size

Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos.

1/2.3"1/2.6" 
Pixel size

Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better.

1.55 μm1.4 μm 
Hardware FeaturesAutofocus (Laser, Phase detection)Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Laser, Phase detection) 
Video recording3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps)3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps) 
FeaturesVideo calling, Video sharingOptical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing 
Front camera8 megapixels8 megapixels 
Design
Dimensions6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches (154.72 x 75.74 x 8.6 mm)6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches (157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm) 
Weight5.93 oz (168 g)
the average is 5.7 oz (164 g)		6.17 oz (175 g)
the average is 5.7 oz (164 g)		 
MaterialsMain body: Aluminum; Accents: GlassMain body: Aluminum; Accents: Glass 
RuggedSplash, Dust resistantWater, Dust 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 53IP 67 
Biometrics

Biometrics - Features and sensors that replace a traditional PIN or password as means of identification when unlocking your device.

Fingerprint (touch)Fingerprint (touch) 
ColorsBlack, Gray, BlueBlack, White 
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 821 MSM8996 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 
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.

Quad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bitOcta-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 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 530Adreno 540 
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.

4 GB RAM4 GB RAM 
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.

128 GB128 GB 
OSAndroid (9.0, 8.1, 8.0, 7.1)Android (9.0, 8.1, 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.

3450 mAh3520 mAh 
Fast ChargingYesYes 
Talk time32.00 hours
the average is 20 h (1198 min)		  
Stand-by time21.8 days (522 hours)
the average is 20 days (477 h)		  
Internet use   
LTE14 hours  
Wi-Fi14 hours  
Music playback130.00 hours  
Video playback14.00 hours  
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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 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz 
LTE (FDD)Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66 
LTE (TDD)Bands 41Bands 38, 40, 41 
DataLTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTSLTE-A Cat 15 (800/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS 
Nano SIMYesYes 
HD VoiceYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth4.25.0 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n, ac, dual-band802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band 
Mobile hotspot

Mobile hotspot - Turns your phone into a Wi-Fi access point to which other Wi-Fi-capable devices can connect. These devices can then access the internet via your phone's data connectivity.

YesYes 
USBUSB 3.0USB 3.1 
ConnectorUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible) 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB OTG, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Location

Location - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. The most common types are GPS and A-GPS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization.

GPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass 
OtherNFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Phone features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer 
NotificationsService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T4M4, T3 
Other featuresVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD 
Multimedia
Screen mirroring Wireless screen share 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Multiple speakers 
Headphones connector3.5mmUSB Type-C (reversible) 
Additional microphone(s)for Noise cancellationfor Noise cancellation 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

12 Feb 201719 Sep 2017 
FCC ID value: NM8G-2PW2100 linkFCC ID value: ZNFG011C link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - Working closely with federal health and safety agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FCC has adopted limits for safe exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are given in terms of a unit referred to as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards. The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).

   
Head0.89 W/kg1.00 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.56 W/kg0.40 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Simultaneous Transmission1.15 W/kg1.59 W/kg 
Wireless Router0.56 W/kg0.41 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced04 Oct 201604 Oct 2017 
Shopping information
MSRP price$ 869$ 949 

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