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Apple iPhone 6 vs Google Pixel 8a
Product A: Apple
77 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 6
Product B: Google
99 of 162 known
96 of 154 fields differ
- 50 different values
- 46 known for one only
- 9 the same
- 49 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 67 × 138.1 mm
- BGoogle: 72.7 × 152.1 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
Predecessor
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Google Pixel 7a8Reviewgsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_8a_starts_at_499-news-62761.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's Pixel 8a announcement calls the Pixel 7a the predecessor of the Pixel 8a.9Reviewtechradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-8a-vs-google-pixel-7aRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Pixel 8a a replacement for the outgoing Pixel 7a.
Successor
Apple iPhone 6s15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Smartphone-Review.151403.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's iPhone 6S review compares it with the iPhone 6 and calls the iPhone 6 its direct predecessor.16Reviewtechradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-6s-and-6s-plus-release-date-how-to-get-apple-s-new-phones-1303905Read 23 October 2026TechRadar says the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus take over from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Silver, Gold, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact maker current finish list.
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Not available
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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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
325.6ppi
431.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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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
CPU cores
CPU configuration
BGoogle Pixel 8a
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X3 | 2.9 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A715 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 1.7 |
Max CPU clock
Not available
2.9GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
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Memory
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RAM
1GB8Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-6378.phpRead 7 October 2026Every listed iPhone 6 storage version in Internal table has 1 GB RAM. Exact A1549 hardware corroborated by iFixit device specifications. Not a converted 1024 MB figure.9Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_6Read 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 6 device page explicitly includes A1549, A1586 and A1589 and states RAM 1 GB LPDDR3. Unlike the initial teardown speculative wording, current device specifications state the value directly.
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
Max card size
Not available
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 6
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2.2 | 1.5 | No |
BGoogle Pixel 8a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 64 | 1.89 | 1/1.73" | 0.8 | Quad PD | Yes | 80° |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | Not available | 1.12 | Not available | Not available | 120° |
Number of rear cameras
1
2
Main camera
8MP
64MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
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Maximum photo digital zoom
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Flash
True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker name.
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Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features.
Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Only 1080p30/60 is resolution-scoped. Unscoped 120/240 fps slow-motion claims are not assigned an invented resolution.11Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-review-1141p10.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original iPhone 6 video review explicitly 720p at 240 fps capture, plus 120 fps. The maximum 240 fps row is distinct from slowed playback editing. Maker 1080p60 remains. No 4K or frame-interpolation row inferred.
BGoogle Pixel 8a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly lists Slo-mo 120 fps or 240 fps. Maximum recording rate is 240 fps, resolution is unstated and is not assigned to a rear video mode row.3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Shoot video section explicitly distinguishes Slo-mo recording frame rate from the separately edited slowed playback segment. Faster recording frame rates produce larger video files. Exact model technical specification supplies the 240 fps recording maximum.
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 6
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 1.2 | 2.2 |
BGoogle Pixel 8a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 1.12 | Fixed | 96.5° |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BGoogle Pixel 8a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Not available
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
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Audio features
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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/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz frequency ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 291Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact A1549 GSM LTE list, excluding other model bands.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B661Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact G6GPR ROW radio list, no NA/mmWave/JP union.
5G bands
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n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n781Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact G6GPR ROW sub-6 list, no mmWave band inheritance.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
150Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2014/09/09Apple-Announces-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-The-Biggest-Advancements-in-iPhone-HistoryRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch release explicitly gives LTE download speeds up to 150 Mbps for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Theoretical device maximum, not measured data rate. Carrier/network conditions apply.10Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6-review-1141p3.phpRead 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly iPhone 6 LTE Cat.4 up to 150 Mbps down, 50 Mbps up. Claimed protocol maximum, not measured throughput. Radio band details remain exact maker A1549 GSM.
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Bluetooth
4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Current maker technical specification. For iPhone 6 and 6 Plus this is a later software-era claim, not the original 2014 launch specification. See exact later iOS 9-era security support source.6Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/pdf/security/en_GB/apple-platform-security-guide-b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth security table page 199 explicitly lists iPhone 6 or later and iOS 9 or later under Bluetooth 4.2 or later. Current exact model spec separately states 4.2. This supports the later software-era claim, not 4.2 at the 2014 launch. No optional speed or packet-length feature inferred.
Bluetooth audio codecs
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
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Face unlock
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Sensors
Touch ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact maker list. Touch ID Home-button position has no schema enum and is not misclassified as side-button.
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
Ring/Silent switch, Home button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Complete external-control diagram. Extra controls beyond ordinary sleep/wake and volume buttons.
Not available
Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Not available
4,404mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Maker minimum 4404 mAh matches exact-device EPREL rated capacity.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191505_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 4404 mAh, not typical 4492.
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 6
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 11 |
| Audio playback | 50 |
| Talk time | 14 |
BGoogle Pixel 8a
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 24 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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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)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone 6 (Model A1549, A1586): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Published coupling rating without conversion.
Not available
In the box
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In the box
iPhone, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Current bundle software version is not launch OS evidence.
Pixel 8a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch adapter, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact maker box includes Quick Switch adapter, unlike later 9/10-generation box lists.
Links
Not compared
Product page
support.apple.com/en-us/1119541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111954Read 5 October 2026Exact US Apple technical specification document.
blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-8a-launch1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Retained official product introduction. Former Store 8a specs route now redirects to newer phones and is not used.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-8a-launchRead 5 October 2026Official exact-model launch page remains accessible.
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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