Product technology and feature glossary
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is a reinforced glass material designed for mobile device screen protection, characterized by a Mohs hardness level of 5.
Wireless PowerShare (Reverse Wireless Charging)
A reverse wireless charging technology that allows a device to act as a power source for charging other compatible devices.
Hall-effect sensor
An electronic component that detects magnetic fields, commonly used in mobile devices to identify the opening or closing of covers.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X is an advanced display technology that combines the energy efficiency of OLED panels with variable refresh rates and improved color depth, designed to deliver a superior visual experience in high-end mobile devices.
In-display fingerprint reader
Biometric authentication technology that allows fingerprint scanning through the device's screen surface.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
A2DP is a Bluetooth profile dedicated to audio distribution. Its designation as an advanced audio profile places it within the set of profiles that define how audio data is exchanged between Bluetooth-compatible devices.
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access technology used in 2G cellular networks, operating in 800 and 1900 MHz bands.
Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield is a display protection technology developed by Apple, characterized by high scratch and drop resistance. It is integrated into the unibody design of latest-generation mobile devices, combining materials such as aluminum and glass to offer superior durability.
CDMA2000
CDMA2000 is a third-generation (3G) mobile telephony technology based on code-division multiple access. Its most common variant, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, is specifically designed to provide high-speed mobile data.
Aluminum alloy
A metallic composite material used in the manufacturing of electronic device structures, characterized by its lightness and strength.
LPDDR5
LPDDR5 is a low-power RAM memory specification designed for mobile devices and embedded systems, offering improvements in bandwidth and energy efficiency compared to previous generations.
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode)
OLED is a display technology based on the electroluminescence of organic materials. Each pixel emits its own light when an electric current passes through it, enabling high contrast and wide viewing angles. Its presence in a product catalogue (e.g., a 6.3-inch panel) indicates the device incorporates this type of self-emissive display as its visual output element.
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express)
NVMe is a communication protocol designed specifically for solid-state drives (SSDs) using non-volatile memory, optimized for the high performance and low latency of PCIe interfaces.
Ceramic Shield (ceramic-reinforced glass for displays)
A display protection technology developed by Apple, currently in its second generation (Ceramic Shield 2), with a Mohs hardness of level 5, applied as the front material over OLED panels.
MagSafe
MagSafe is a technology term that appears as a product attribute in commercial listings, indicating the presence of a magnetic coupling system in a device.
Forged Aluminum
Forged aluminum is a structural material used in electronics manufacturing, characterized by high strength and light weight. Its presence indicates a unibody design that prioritizes structural integrity and thermal dissipation.
Satellite Emergency
An emergency communication system that enables SOS alerts via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites when cellular or Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable.
Galileo Positioning System
Galileo is the European Union's satellite navigation system. In electronic devices, its presence indicates the capability to receive signals from this system to enhance geographic positioning accuracy.
Bluetooth 6
Bluetooth 6 (also designated as Bluetooth 6.0) is a version of the Bluetooth technology standard, identified as such in product listings and technology media publications.
NVMe Storage
NVMe storage is a data storage interface type that operates over the PCIe bus, designed to deliver high transfer speeds and low latency compared to traditional SATA interfaces.
Ultra Wideband (UWB)
A short-range wireless communication technology operating over a very wide bandwidth, used for precise location and low-power connectivity.
Vapor Chamber
A thermal dissipation system that uses the evaporation and condensation of a fluid to transfer heat efficiently.
Face ID
Face ID is a biometric method identified as a product attribute in commercial catalogs. Available evidence confirms its classification as a biometric method and its presence as a declared feature in product listings.
ProRes
ProRes is a family of video codecs developed by Apple, designed for high-quality video recording and playback. It is characterized by its high fidelity and compatibility with Apple devices, including support for 4K and 1080p resolutions at various frame rates, as well as HDR and RAW formats.