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vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.56 inchesMain camera megapixels:13 MP & 0.08 MP

vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

4.3

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 75%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £230
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Technical Specifications of smartphone vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

4.3

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.0
Brand name
vivo
Processor model
Unisoc T7225
This smartphone uses the Unisoc T7225 processor model which is slower than processors in 68.6% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.8 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.8 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 92.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14 (OriginOS 4 or Funtouch OS 14)
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
?
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP & 0.08 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 13 MP & 0.08 MP which is lower than that of 90.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM)
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.56 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.56 inches which is smaller than the screens of 72.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1612 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1612 px which is lower than that of 78.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 80.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,500 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 67.7% of smartphones and equal to those in 3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 87.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
no
This smartphone does not support fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
167.3 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 167.3 mm which is taller than 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
76.95 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.95 mm which is wider than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.19 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.19 mm which is thinner than 57.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Weight
199 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 199 g which is heavier than 55.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
101,536 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 101,536 cm³ which is larger than 70.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
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vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 10% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 23.3% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,122 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,122 vs 2,533
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    April 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 23.3% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,122 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,122 vs 2,533
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 10% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    April 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T7225 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T7225 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP & 0.08 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP & 0.08 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 5.44x less popular
    vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.96 vs 7.3).
    6.96 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Unisoc T7225 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Unisoc T7225 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 25% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • Supports older OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL version 3.2.
    3 vs 3.2
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x1.8 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x1.8 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 1 fewer memory channels
    This smartphone supports fewer memory channels than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone supports 2 channels.
    1 vs 2
  • 14.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (1,050 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    1,050 vs 1,226
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP & 0.08 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP & 0.08 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (5 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    5 MP vs 16 MP
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1612 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.11 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.56 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 430 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (570 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    570 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 13.6% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (570 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    570 nits vs 660 nits
  • 54.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    15 W vs 33 W
  • No fast charging support
    This smartphone does not support fast charging, the average smartphone does. 93.1% of smartphones feature fast charging.
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP64 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP64 vs IP67
  • 3.7 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (167.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    167.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.95 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.95 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (199 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    199 g vs 196.2 g

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What customers like about vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Extremely durable, even with heavy use, due to features like IP64 dust and water resistance and military-grade durability testing.
  • Exceptional battery life, with a large 5,500mAh capacity that can last a full day of heavy use or up to two days with moderate use.
  • Good performance for its price range, handling daily tasks and low-to-mid range games smoothly without significant lag or overheating.
  • A 3.5mm headphone jack is included, which is a valued feature by users who prefer wired headphones.
  • The 90Hz refresh rate display provides a smoother viewing experience.
  • Features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor work well for quick unlocking.
  • The phone runs on a newer Android 14 operating system with a user-friendly and intuitive customization layer.
  • The main rear camera takes good photos in adequate lighting conditions.
  • An FM radio feature is a welcome addition for some users.

What customers don't like about vivo Y37c 4G (6GB + 128GB)

  • The front (selfie) camera is considered a bit lacking in quality and color compared to other phones.
  • The device only has a single speaker, not stereo sound.
  • The 15W charging speed is relatively slow compared to some competing phones, taking around two hours for a full charge.
  • The build quality incorporates a plastic finish, which some reviewers note as a potential downside despite the overall durability.
  • The macro camera performance leaves something to be desired.
  • Some users reported very bad experiences with the manufacturer's customer service.

Verdict

The Vivo Y37c is an entry-level 4G smartphone powered by a Unisoc T7225 processor, offering 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, which is expandable via microSD. A key highlight is its large 5,500mAh battery, providing extended usage, along with an IP64 rating for basic dust and water resistance and the inclusion of a 3.5mm audio jack. However, some notable drawbacks include a basic camera setup with a 13MP rear and 5MP front shooter, a standard HD+ resolution (720x1612 px) on the 6.56-inch or 6.74-inch LCD display (sources vary), and relatively slow 15W charging, meaning it may not be suitable for demanding users.

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