Display
4specsTypeIPS LCD
Diagonal6 in
Resolution1080 × 2160 px · 402 ppi · 18:9 aspect
Screen-to-body77.7%
Processor & memory
5specsSilicon
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 63614 nm process
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 509
Memory & storage
Configurations4 GB / 64 GB6 GB / 128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1
Cameras
8specsRear PDAF Auxiliary lens
Resolution16 MP
Apertureƒ/2
FeaturesPDAF Auxiliary lens
Video
Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Camera features
FeaturesDual-LED flash · HDR · panorama
Selfie camera
Resolution13 MP
Apertureƒ/2
Selfie video
Recording1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
2specsCapacity3600 mAh
Wired charging10W
Connectivity
8specsUSBUSB Type-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFCYes
PositioningGPS · GLONASS
RadioNo
NetworkGSM · HSPA · LTE
Data speedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps · LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
Build & design
8specsDimensions158.5 × 75.4 × 8.3 mm
Weight175 g
Frame materialPlastic
Back materialPlastic
Front materialGlass
SIM (Variant 1)Nano-SIM
SIM (Variant 2)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
ColorsMoonlight BlueTwilight Purple
Software & updates
3specsOperating systemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
AnnouncedAug 1, 2018
AvailabilityDiscontinued
Audio
3specsAudioYes, with stereo speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Headphone jackYes
Raw specs (JSON)
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