Comparison of smartphone brands

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This is a comparison of smartphone brands.

Features
Feature iPhone Google Pixel Samsung Galaxy OnePlus Xiaomi Huawei Oppo Vivo Realme
microSD card NoNoOn selected devices [1] On selected devices [2] On selected devices [3] On selected devices [4] On selected devices [5] On selected devices [6] On selected devices [7]
3.5 mm jack Removed with iPhone 7 [8] Removed after Pixel 6a [9] Removed after Galaxy S10 [10] On selected devices [11] On selected devices [12] On selected devices [13] On selected devices [14] On selected devices [15] On selected devices [16]
Call recording NoNoYes [17] Yes [18] Yes [19] Using optional app [20] Yes [21] Yes [22] Yes [23]
Install apps without accountNoTo be removed [24] YesYesNo [25] YesYesYesYes
Video outputRestricted in some appsNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Third party operating systems allowed (Unlocked bootloader)NoYes [26] Removed with One UI 8 [27] YesNo [28] NoNo [29] YesYes [30]
Spyware free [a] YesNo [31] post 2022 contain Israeli spyware app AppCloud [32] No [33] No [33] YesNo [33] YesYes
  1. Non-consensual data transmission either in service terms or "accidental"

See also

References

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