| key specs |
| Display | 6.00-inch | 6.28-inch | 6.30-inch | 6.20-inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| Front Camera | 13-megapixel | 16-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 19-megapixel | 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | 6GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 3330mAh | 3300mAh | 3300mAh | 3500mAh |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.1.1 | Android 7.0 |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 pixels | 1080x2280 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Sony | OnePlus | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Xperia XZ3 | 6 | Galaxy Note 8 | Galaxy S8+ |
| Release date | August 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | August 1, 2017 | March 1, 2017 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 158.00 x 73.00 x 9.90 | 155.70 x 75.40 x 7.75 | 162.50 x 74.80 x 8.60 | 159.50 x 73.40 x 8.10 |
| Weight (g) | 193.00 | 177.00 | 195.00 | 173.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 3330 | 3300 | 3300 | 3500 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary | - | Quick Charge 2.0 | - |
| Wireless charging | Yes | - | - | - |
| Colours | Black, White Silver, Forest Green, Bordeaux Red | Mirror Black, Midnight Black, Silk White | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold |
| Launched in India | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Removable battery | - | No | No | No |
| SAR value | - | - | 0.22 | - |
| display |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.00 | 6.28 | 6.30 | 6.20 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 pixels | 1080x2280 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 | 18.5:9 | - |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 537 | 402 | - | 529 |
| Protection type | - | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass | - |
| hardware |
| Processor | octa-core (4x2.7GHz + 4x1.7GHz) | 2.8GHz octa-core (4x2.8GHz + 4x1.7GHz) | octa-core (4x2.3GHz + 4x1.7GHz) | 1.9GHz octa-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Samsung Exynos 8895 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | 6GB | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB | 128GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD | - | microSD | - |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 512 | - | 256 | 256 |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 19-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.22-micron) | 16-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.22-micron) + 20-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.0-micron) | 12-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.4-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.0-micron) | 12-megapixel |
| Rear autofocus | PDAF and laser autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | - |
| Rear flash | LED | Dual LED | LED | Dual LED |
| Front camera | 13-megapixel (f/1.9, 1.12-micron) | 16-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.0-micron) | 8-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.22-micron) | 8-megapixel |
| Front autofocus | - | - | Yes | - |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.1.1 | Android 7.0 |
| Skin | - | OxygenOS 5.1 | Samsung Experience 8.5 | - |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Headphones | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | Yes | 3.5mm |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | - | No | No |
| Infrared | - | No | No | No |
| USB OTG | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FM | - | - | No | No |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | - | - | No | No |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | - |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | - |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM | GSM | - |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| sensors |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Face unlock | - | Yes | - | - |
| Ambient light sensor | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | - | - | No | No |
| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | Read Review | Read Review | Read Review |
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