Phone Reviews
March 27, 2018
Infinix Hot 5 Lite (X557), Full Specs and price
Infinix has been manufacturing amazing mobile phones recently to bolster the competition in the phone market. Having released strings of Note phones, the company took a step further to manufacture the Hot series. This series is made up of a class highly rated smartphones with great performance rating. Infinix Hot 5 Lite is one of these series of phones. A smartphone built on existing architecture, but lightweight in the overall technological presentation, Hot 5 Lite meets the demands of every mobile phone user - stronger battery capacity, high operation speed, cutting-edge camera, Higher definition visuals, multi-functional capability and social media integration. Built to complement the performance and optimisation features Infinix Hot 5 (X559), this latest brand of Infinix product is tailored to meet your mobile needs.
Built with a unique technology that focuses, mostly, on speed, performance, security and appearance, it gives users the bet for their money. It has two cameras with a flash. The design reveals slight curves at the edges with seemingly glittering effect to magnify the aesthetic appeal.
The slim design and smaller height enable firm grip and operation with just a hand. This enhances the portability for which mobile phones are known.
The design of the back reveals patterns of diagonally intersecting lines that form a beautiful mesh and appealing look. These patterns equally allow users to get firm grasps of the device with a single hand.
Brief Description of Hot 5 Lite
Just like some mobiles manufactured by top companies, there is always the need to manufacture devices that different categories of users can afford. For this purpose, Hot 5 Lite was manufactured, as a lightweight version of Hot 5 to enable users feel the touch of the Hot 5 series and enjoy the features of built-in XOS Chameleon Android-based operating System.Built with a unique technology that focuses, mostly, on speed, performance, security and appearance, it gives users the bet for their money. It has two cameras with a flash. The design reveals slight curves at the edges with seemingly glittering effect to magnify the aesthetic appeal.
The slim design and smaller height enable firm grip and operation with just a hand. This enhances the portability for which mobile phones are known.
Price and Available
This mobile phone is available on popular online stores. If you intend to grab one from an online store, check the offers from Jumia and Konga.Top Features of Hot 5 Lite
1. Battery
For mobile phones, power backup (battery) is considered a very important. How long the battery can last off a power source is a key factor. This mobile device has strong battery capacity as the rating proves. With a battery capacity of 4000mAh, it can deliver a talk time of 35 hours (nearly 1.5 days). For an average user, this can last for two days. When not in use, the battery can power your phone for a whopping 837 hours (that is over 34 days). Given the fact that the device operates on XOS platform that integrates efficient battery management features, you can be assured that your device will always be available for use even on long trips and in areas with fluctuating power supply.
2. Operating System
This mobile phone is built on the Infinix XOS Chameleon Android-based OS. This OS ensures efficient functioning and performance of your mobile device by activating relevant features that streamline unwanted operations by background applications. Its user interface is top of the class. The appearance features brighten your day and make it intriguing. There is magazine lockscreen that displays dynamic information when lockscreen is activated. In addition to this, you have the fingerprint sensor and XHide features to tighten security, XShare to easily share contents with friends at a faster speed and photo/video management functionalities. You can read more about the OS here.
3. Storage
The storage capacity of this phone is considered a moderate one. It is however enough to store your contents. With a ROM (internal storage or internal memory) of 16GB, you have enough space to store your documents, videos, music, photos and other important files. It is also expandable to 32GB with an external micro SD Card. That is only necessary when you have used up the large memory space available The RAM size is 1GB, equally enough to speed the processing functions of your device.4. Design & Display
Hot 5 Lite comes with five colour variants of black, fine gold, white, lemon and red. It combines a rigid structure with colourful 3D texture to encapsulate youthfulness, beauty, and personalised aesthetics. This grants users the social confidence demanded from smartphones of this age. With a higher definition display of 5.5 inches and resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, you have what it is needed to take your experience to another level. This display guarantees clearer, better, and brighter visuals.The design of the back reveals patterns of diagonally intersecting lines that form a beautiful mesh and appealing look. These patterns equally allow users to get firm grasps of the device with a single hand.
5. Front Dual Speakers
For media pundits and lovers of music at extensively high volumes, the dual speakers added to the design of this phone will help you to enjoy high-quality video streaming and music. This technology creates room for dual audio cavities and makes them compatible with other components. Built on Dirac Stereo widening technology, the dual speakers produce a realistic stereo sound that is rarely seen in mobile phones.
Full Specifications
Display
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Size
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5.5 inches
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Touchscreen
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Yes
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Resolution
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HD 1280 x 720 pixels
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Dimensions
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154.8 x 77.7 x 8.35 mm
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Display Type
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IPS
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Material Type
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TFT
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Screen Protection
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No
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Thickness
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8.8 mm
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Colours
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Fine Gold, San-stone Black, White, Lemon and Red colors
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Weight
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168g
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Hardware
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Processor
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Quad-Core Cortex
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Processor Speed
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1.3 GHz
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Processor Type
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MT6580
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Storage
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RAM
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1 GB
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ROM (Internal Memory)
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16 GB
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Expandable
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Yes
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Expandable Storage Type
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Micro SD Card
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Expandable up to
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32 GB
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Camera
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Rear Camera
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8 MP
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Rear Camera Design
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LED Flash, autofocus
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Front Camera
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5 MP
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Front Camera Design
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Pairs of Flash
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Front Camera Image size
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Max: 3072 x 1728
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Rear Camera Image Size
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Max: 3840 x 2160
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Video Calling
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Yes
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Video Recording
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Yes
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Network
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Dual SIM
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Yes
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SIM 1 Type
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Micro SIM
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SIM 2 Type
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Micro SIM
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2G
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Yes
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3G
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Yes
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4G
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Yes
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Network speed
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150 Mbps, DL/50 Mbps UL
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Maps
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Yes
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Bandwidth
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GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
WCDMA: 850/900/2100
FDD-LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
TDD-LTE: B38/B40
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Up Link
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11.5 Mb/s
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Down Link
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42.2 Mb/s
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Internet/Connectivity |
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GPRS
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Yes
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EDGE
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Yes
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HSPAL
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No
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WLAN
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Hotspot
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Yes (802.11 b/g/n)
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GPS Navigation
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Yes
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Bluetooth
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Yes, v4.0
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USB Port/Cable Type
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Yes (5pin micro USB v2.0)
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Earphone
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Yes
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Earphone length
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3.5 mm
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OTG
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Yes
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Sensors
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Digital Compass
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Yes
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Magnetometer
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No
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Proximity Sensor
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Yes
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Accelerometer (G-sensor)
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Yes
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Barometer
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No
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Temperature Sensor
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Yes
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Fingerprint Sensor
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No
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Gesture Control
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No
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Voice Control
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Yes
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Ambient Light Sensor
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No
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Battery
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Capacity
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4000 mAh
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Standby Time
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837 hours (35 days)
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Talk Time
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35 hours (on 2G) and 24 hours on 3G
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Battery Type
Removable |
Li-Polymer
No |
Fast Charging
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Yes
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Wireless Charging
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No
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Solar Charging/Power
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No
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Media
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Video Player
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Yes (MP4, 3GP, AVI)
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Audio Player
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MP3, MIDI, AMR, WAV
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Loudspeaker
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Yes
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FM Radio
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Yes
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Television
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No
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Video Streaming/Recording
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Yes
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Headphone Jack
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Yes
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Ringtone format
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MIDI, MP3
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Picture Format
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PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF
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Others
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Water Resistant
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No
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Dust Resistant
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No
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In-built Antivirus
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No
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Google Play Integration
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Yes
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Drip Protection
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Yes, IP52
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Charger
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Yes
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Charging/Data Cable
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Yes, USB v2.0
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Difference between Hot 5 and Hot 5 Lite
Feature
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Hot 5
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Hot 5 Lite
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4G
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No
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No
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Battery
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4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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RAM
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2 GB
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1 GB
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Fingerprint Scanner
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Yes
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No
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