Product technology and feature glossary
Clear definitions and documented guides that help you understand specifications before comparing products.
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Explained concepts and technologies
Apple A19 Pro
The Apple A19 Pro is a system-on-chip (SoC) designed by Apple, used as the main processor in the company's devices.
3 nm fabrication process
The 3 nm fabrication process is an advanced lithography technology used in semiconductor manufacturing, characterized by higher transistor density and improved energy efficiency compared to previous generations.
ProMotion
An adaptive refresh-rate technology that reaches up to 120 Hz, dynamically adjusting the display's update frequency according to the content being shown.
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
UWB (Ultra Wideband) is a short-range connectivity technology. Its presence in a product specification is recorded as a binary feature (supported or not available).
OpenCL 3.0
OpenCL 3.0 is version 3 of the heterogeneous parallel programming standard. It is used to define a processing device's (such as a GPU's) capability to execute code optimized for multiple cores.
Adreno GPU Family
The Adreno family is a line of graphics processing units (GPUs) developed by Qualcomm, designed for integration into their mobile and desktop computing platforms. It is characterized by high-performance architecture and energy efficiency, serving as a central component in devices using Snapdragon processors.
Hexagon NPU
A Qualcomm neural processing unit designed to accelerate advanced processing tasks on mobile devices.
Oryon CPU Architecture
Oryon is a CPU architecture developed by Qualcomm, characterized by its focus on single-core performance. It is implemented in heterogeneous configurations combining high-performance (Phoenix L) and efficiency (Phoenix M) cores, reaching frequencies of up to 4.32 GHz in its latest variants.
UFS 4.0
A UFS storage-type designation observed in product listings with 512 GB and 1 TB capacities.
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
The Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a specialized component designed to accelerate inference operations in neural networks, optimizing performance and energy efficiency compared to general-purpose processors.
High Refresh Rate (120Hz)
High refresh rate, typically 120Hz, is a display specification indicating the screen's ability to update the image 120 times per second, providing smoother visual transitions compared to the traditional 60Hz standard.
Dual SIM
Dual SIM is a mobile connectivity configuration that allows a device to hold and operate two SIM cards simultaneously — either two physical cards (SIM1 + SIM2) or one physical card combined with an eSIM — with a maximum of two active lines.
IP69 Certification
IP69 certification is an ingress protection rating indicating that an enclosure or component is designed to resist the intrusion of dust and water.
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
A glass designation specified for the display or front protection of a product.
LTE Cat. 18
LTE Cat. 18 is a technical specification category defining maximum data transfer rates in 4G LTE networks, reaching 1.2 Gbps downlink and 211 Mbps uplink.
Bluetooth 6.1
Bluetooth 6.1 is a Bluetooth version designation shown in the reviewed technical specifications. The available evidence confirms that it is declared for products, but does not describe its technical changes, architecture, or interoperability conditions.
China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)
BDS is a satellite-based positioning system operating on the B1I, B1c, and B2a frequency bands. Its listing in device specifications indicates the device's ability to receive signals from this system on those bands.
ARM Cortex-A720
The ARM Cortex-A720 is a mid-range CPU core designed by ARM, typically operating at 2.6 GHz in modern SoC configurations. It functions as part of a multi-core system, complementing high-performance and efficiency cores.
ARM Cortex-A520
The ARM Cortex-A520 is an energy-efficient processor core designed for heterogeneous architectures. It functions as a sustained performance core, typically operating at 1.92 GHz in eight-core configurations alongside high-performance cores.
USB-C Connector
The USB-C connector is a reversible input/output (I/O) interface standard that defines the physical shape of the connector, but does not by itself specify the data protocol or electrical power.
OLED/AMOLED Display
Display technology based on organic light-emitting diodes that produce their own light, characterized by pure blacks and high contrast.
Wi-Fi Standards 802.11ac and 802.11ax
The 802.11ac and 802.11ax standards are specifications within the IEEE 802.11 family that operate in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, forming part of the technological evolution of wireless networks.
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
GSM is a cellular technology standard associated with the 2G generation, coexisting in devices with other standards such as HSPA, WCDMA, LTE, 4G VoLTE, and 5G.
IP64 Protection Rating
IP64 is an Ingress Protection classification indicating that a device is dust-tight (level 6) and resistant to water splashes (level 4). It is used as a water and dust resistance certification in electronic products and portable equipment.