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launch Status
announced Date
October 4, 2023
2023, February 01
launch Date
October 12, 2023
2023, February 17
system
os
Android 14
Android 13, One UI 5.1
chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
cpu
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-Core (3.36GHz, 2.8GHz, 2.0GHz)
gpu
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Adreno 740
UI
Pixel UI
One UI 5.1
display
screen
OLED, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
size
6.2 inches
6.8 inches
resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
3088 x 1440 (Quad HD+)
protector
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
screen To Body Ratio
Approximately 85.5%
~89.9%
refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
extra Features
Always-on display, High Brightness Mode
HDR10+, Always-on display, 1750 nits (peak brightness)
main Camera
back
Dual (50 MP wide, 12 MP ultra-wide)
200 MP (f/1.7) + 10 MP (f/4.9, periscope) + 12 MP (f/2.2) + 10 MP (f/2.4)
video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps
features
Night Sight, Magic Eraser, Super Res Zoom, Auto-HDR, Panorama
OIS, PDAF, Laser AF, HDR10+, Super Steady video
front Camera
selfie
10.5 MP, Wide, f/2.2
12 MP (f/2.2)
video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
features
Auto-HDR, Face Unblur
Auto-HDR, Dual video call
build
dimensions
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
weight
187 grams
233g
sim
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)
Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)
network
technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2GBands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3GBands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4GBands
LTE-A, multiple bands
LTE (various bands worldwide)
5GBands
SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Sub6 FDD, Sub6 TDD
connectivity
bluetooth
5.3
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
nfc
Yes
Yes
positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
radio
No
No
usb
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
wlan
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
device Memory
card Slot
No
No
internal
128GB, 256GB
12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
audio
3.5Mm Jack
No
No
loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Spatial audio, Adaptive Sound
32-bit/384kHz audio
colors
available
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose
Green, Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream
battery
charging
27W wired charging, 18W wireless charging
45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
type
Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
extra Features
sensors
Face Unlock, fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
biometric
Face Unlock & Under-display Fingerprint
Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, Face recognition
IP68 water and dust resistance
IP68 dust/water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Titan M2 Security Chip
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Google AI-powered photo and voice features
Stylus support (S Pen)
price
Price in USD
$289.00
$999.00
Price in EURO
€298.80
€727.00
Price in India
₹44,999.00
₹48,990.00
Price in Pakistan
Rs. 152,999.00
Rs 399,999.00
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