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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 15
Product A: Apple
116 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Product B: Xiaomi
94 of 162 known
Change Xiaomi 15
102 of 154 fields differ
- 52 different values
- 50 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 30 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,600nitsB: 3,200nitsXiaomi is 1,600 nits higher.
- Wireless charging powerA: 25WB: 50WXiaomi is 25 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 71.5 × 149.6 mm
- BXiaomi: 71.2 × 152.3 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
9 September 20246Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-debuts-iphone-16-pro-and-iphone-16-pro-maxRead 5 October 2026Dated US maker announcement.
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Status
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Predecessor
Successor
Apple iPhone 17 Pro12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-review-Faster-longer-further-Is-that-enough.1140998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17 Pro is the successor to last year's iPhone 16 Pro.13Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/12/24/apple-discontinued-25-products-this-yearRead 23 October 2026MacRumors lists the discontinued iPhone 16 Pro as succeeded by the iPhone 17 Pro.
Xiaomi 178Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-17-review-A-compact-Android-smartphone-heralding-a-new-era.1150243.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Xiaomi 17 the successor to the Xiaomi 15.9Reviewgsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_series_to_launch_this_month_skipping_16_series_altogether-news-69496.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena reports that Xiaomi skipped the 16 lineup and went straight to the 17 series.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
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
460.3ppi
460.3ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
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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)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 16 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Performance | 4 |
| 4 | Efficiency | 2.4 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-16-Pro-smartphone-review-The-small-Pro-phone-with-the-big-display.899301.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: two 4.0 GHz P-cores and four 2.4 GHz E-cores, as published at the table precision.
BXiaomi 15
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Prime | 4.32 |
| 6 | Performance | 3.53 |
Max CPU clock
4GHz
4.32GHz
GPU
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NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 16 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.78 | 24 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 2.2 | 13 | PDAF | Not available | Not available | 120° |
| Periscope telephoto | 12 | 2.8 | 120 | PDAF | Yes | 5× | 20° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Physical tetraprism telephoto is 120 mm, 12 MP and 5x. The 2x sensor crop is not another lens. Focus Pixels terminology is backed by the separate maker reference.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Terminology only: Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Actual camera hardware comes from exact model specs.
BXiaomi 15
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.62 | 23 | Yes | Not available | Not available | Light Fusion 900 |
| Telephoto | 50 | 2 | 60 | Yes | 2.6× | Not available | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2.2 | 14 | Not available | Not available | 115° | Not available |
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
48MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
5×
2.6×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Adaptive True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
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Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Spatial photos, 48MP macro photography, Apple ProRAW1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
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Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 16 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BXiaomi 15
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 960 |
| 1280 | 720 | 1,920 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
7680 × 4320px
Recorded video HDR formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10+1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
Log recording
Video recording codecs
HEVC, H.264, ProRes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Video Recording expressly lists HEVC, H.264, ProRes. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.
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Video stabilisation
Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: sensor-shift optical and Cinematic video stabilisation.
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Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 16 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.9 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section: physical 12 MP camera with f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus. No face-depth module is counted as another selfie camera.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Older hardware is not copied.
BXiaomi 15
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 16 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BXiaomi 15
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Yes
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback.
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
Network
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Network
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3293 band list.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3293 sub-6 GHz list, including n76.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact international G model sold in the UK. SA and NSA lists are unioned without adding China-only bands.
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific Wi-Fi 7 table lists 2.4/5/6 GHz.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth codec support, excluding playback-only file formats. ASHA and Auracast are not audio codecs.
NFC
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026Satellite signal bands only. Network/data/SAP positioning are excluded.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Connector
USB data standard
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
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Video out over USB
FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Not available
Ultrasonic, under-display1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors, LiDAR scanner1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor, Laser focus sensor, Barometer1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
Action button, Camera Control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: Action button and Camera Control.
Not available
Haptic motor
Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Materials expressly identifies the Taptic Engine.
X-axis linear vibration motor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 16 Pro
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 27 |
| Video streaming | 22 |
| Audio playback | 85 |
BXiaomi 15
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
Xiaomi HyperCharge, QC 3+, QC 3.0, QC 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, MI FC 2.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer-supported phone charging standards. The included-adapter rating is not inferred.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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)
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SAR body (US)
Not available
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026
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In the box
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In the box
iPhone 16 Pro, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/121031Read 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-15/specsRead 5 October 2026
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph689bcd137/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph689bcd137/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact marketed model hardware diagram. Current manual is not used to identify launch operating system.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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