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Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 8
Product A: Apple
101 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 11
Product B: Apple
101 of 162 known
60 of 154 fields differ
- 49 different values
- 11 known for one only
- 41 the same
- 53 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Rated battery capacityA: 3,110mAhB: 1,821mAhiPhone 11 is 1,289 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone 11: 75.7 × 150.9 mm
- BiPhone 8: 67.3 × 138.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple iPhone XR8Reviewmacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-11Read 7 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 11 succeeded the iPhone XR.10Reviewitpro.com/hardware/34503/apple-iphone-11-review-a-high-octane-crowd-pleaserRead 7 October 2026Verdict explicitly identifies iPhone 11 as a successor to the XR. Standard line, excluding XS and XS Max.22Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/iphone-xs-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's iPhone XS review says the iPhone 11 is a successor to the iPhone XR, not to the XS.
Apple iPhone 77Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_8Read 7 October 2026Exact iFixit iPhone 8 hardware entry explicitly calls it the successor to iPhone 7. Parallel Plus and X branches are excluded.35Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-8-plus-vs-iphone-7-plus-features-tech-specsRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are the natural successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Successor
Apple iPhone 129Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-11_id11175Read 7 October 2026Discover More explicitly links Successor: Apple iPhone 12 specs. This is the standard iPhone line, not iPhone 12 mini or Pro.23Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_PER_Oct2020.pdfRead 23 October 2026Apple's iPhone 12 environmental report names the iPhone 11 as the previous generation.24Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-12Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 was a successor to the iPhone 11.
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Launch price (US)
$6994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/09/apple-introduces-dual-camera-iphone-11Read 7 October 20269Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-11_id11175Read 7 October 2026
From $6998Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 7 October 202630Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 202631Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 202632Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8Read 7 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, (PRODUCT)RED, White1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list, including any later colour additions.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
325.7ppi
325.6ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 11
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
BApple iPhone 8
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
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Memory
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RAM
4GB11Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Teardown/126192Read 7 October 2026Logic-board step 6 identifies seemingly 4GB RAM. Notebookcheck exact iPhone 11 Memory table independently establishes 4 GB. No 6 GB camera-memory claim is inherited from Pro speculation.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Smartphone-Review-More-than-just-an-affordable-Apple-smartphone.435087.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification Memory row expressly lists 4 GB for exact iPhone 11. This corroborates the teardown identification without relying on its tentative capacity wording.
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 11
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | Not available | 120° |
BApple iPhone 8
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | 28 | 1.22 | PDAF | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. One physical 12 MP Wide camera with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation.24Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 2026Exact main-camera row explicitly states PDAF, 28 mm focal length and 1.22 µm native pitch. Maker camera Table 4-3 defines P as phase detection and Table 4-4 exact iPhone 8 main camera AF=P. Optical-format size is omitted because DXOMark 1/2.8 conflicts with PhoneArena 1/3. Existing 12 MP/f1.8/OIS retained.28Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 4-3 AF key: P is phase detection/focus pixels. Table 4-4 shared exact iPhone 8 back camera AF=P in full-resolution formats. No sensor-format or pitch inferred from cropping or FOV.29Reviewdcfever.com/phones/viewsamples.phpRead 7 October 2026Published original sample metadata Camera make Apple, Camera model iPhone 8 explicitly states Focal length 4.0 mm and 35 mm equivalent 28 mm at full 4032x3024 stills. Corroborates that the static 28 mm camera field is 35 mm-equivalent, not physical lens focal length. No sample exposure, location or performance measurements stored.
Number of rear cameras
2
1
Main camera
12MP
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Camera section. As published.
LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Night mode, Deep Fusion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Live Photos with stabilization, Auto HDR for photos, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, RAW photo capture via AVFoundation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features. Historical beta qualifier retained where stated.27Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Table 4-1 states wide-gamut capture and RAW photo capture on the back camera. Existing Live Photos and AutoHDR retained. RAW requires a supporting app, not a claim that stock Camera exposes RAW. No portrait mode from Plus/X is transferred.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BApple iPhone 8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 4032 | 3024 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 3264 | 2448 | 30 |
| 2592 | 1936 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1440 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
| 960 | 540 | 60 |
| 640 | 480 | 60 |
| 480 | 360 | 60 |
| 352 | 288 | 60 |
| 192 | 144 | 60 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest capture rates include slow motion. 1080p/720p slow-motion limits checked separately for this exact model.25Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-4 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
4032 × 3024px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 11
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 |
BApple iPhone 8
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 11
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BApple iPhone 8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3088 | 2320 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1440 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
| 960 | 540 | 30 |
| 640 | 480 | 60 |
| 480 | 360 | 30 |
| 352 | 288 | 30 |
| 192 | 144 | 30 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section explicitly states 1080p30. Other models without stated front fps remain unknown.26Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-5 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Microphones
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Exact model GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Exact model UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Exact A2111 LTE band list. Other regional models excluded.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact A1863 LTE bands. No worldwide union of regional hardware.
5G bands
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5G modes
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Positioning
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
FM radio
Features and sensors
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Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact published list.
Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact list. Home-button Touch ID on non-X models has no schema position option.
Extra buttons
Haptic motor
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 11
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 17 |
| Video streaming | 10 |
| Audio playback | 65 |
BApple iPhone 8
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 13 |
| Audio playback | 40 |
| Talk time | 14 |
| Web browsing | 12 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery tables. All stored talk, video and audio claims are up-to wireless claims. Actual runtime depends on network configuration, usage and settings. No unreported detailed test mode is inferred.23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly says Internet use up to 12 h. Existing talk 14/video 13/audio 40 claims retained. Maker up to wording and network/usage variability apply. Not a reviewer active-use test.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
7.5W9Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-11_id11175Read 7 October 2026Battery Charge speed row expressly publishes Wireless: 7.5 W for iPhone 11. This corroborates the maker up-to Qi charging statement.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108377Read 7 October 2026How to wirelessly charge your iPhone applies to iPhone 8 or later and states many Qi-certified chargers charge iPhone at rates up to 7.5 watts. Exact iPhone 11 maker spec confirms Qi and PhoneArena exact table corroborates wireless 7.5 W. Up-to Qi input with compatible charger and current iOS, not reverse output or MagSafe charging.
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
SAR body (US)
SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone 8 (Model A1863, A1905): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, no method conversion.
In the box
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In the box
iPhone 11, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111865Read 7 October 2026In the Box section. Current document describes the adapter-free retail bundle. The original launch bundle is not represented.
iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Source document OS version describes bundle revision, not original launch OS. Included adapter output rating is not published here.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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