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Network | ||
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
CDMA 800 / 1900 | ||
3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1567 |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Launch | ||
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Announced | 2017, February | 2014, October 16. Released 2014, October 24 |
Status | Available. Released 2017, April | Discontinued |
Body | ||
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Dimensions | 237.3 x 169 x 6 mm (9.34 x 6.65 x 0.24 in) | 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.24 in) |
Weight | 429 g (Wi-Fi)/ 434 g (LTE) (15.13 oz) | 437 g (Wi-Fi) / 444 g (3G/LTE) (15.41 oz) |
Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
Stylus |
Display | ||
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Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
Size | 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform | ||
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OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI | iOS 8.1, upgradable to iPadOS 15.8.1 |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | Apple A8X (20 nm) |
CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Triple-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon |
GPU | Adreno 530 | PowerVR GXA6850 (octa-core graphics) |
Memory | ||
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Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera | ||
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Modules | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | HDR |
Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
Selfie Camera | ||
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Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard) |
Features | face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
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Sound | ||
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Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
Tuned by AKG/HARMAN |
Comms | ||
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, EDR |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE model only) |
NFC | No | No |
Infrared port | No | No |
Radio | No | No |
USB | USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Features | ||
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Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
ANT+ |
Battery | ||
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Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 7340 mAh, non-removable (27.62 Wh) |
Charging | 18W wired | |
Talk time | Up to 10 h (multimedia) |
Misc | ||
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Colors | White, black | Space Gray, Silver, Gold | SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (body) |
Models | SM-T820, SM-T825, SM-T825Y | A1566, A1567, iPad5,3, iPad5,4 |
Price | About 380 EUR | About 440 EUR |
Tests | ||
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Performance | GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Basemark X: 29753 |
Display | Contrast ratio: 1048 (nominal) | |
Loudspeaker | Voice 75dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB | |
Audio quality | Noise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -83.9dB | |