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
IP protection ratings (IP66, IP68 and IP69)
The available evidence associates the IP66, IP68 and IP69 designations with a water- and dust-resistance feature, but provides neither test conditions nor the technical meaning of each code.
UFS (Universal Flash Storage)
UFS is a flash storage standard used as internal memory in electronic devices. The evidence documents the existence of UFS 4.0 and UFS 4.1 versions, with 256 GB and 512 GB capacities in the 4.0 variant.
Ultrawide Lens
An optical component in camera systems designed to capture a wide field of view, characterized by a short focal length and specific aperture settings.
MagicOS
MagicOS is the user interface and customization layer developed by Honor, running on the Android operating system. Its latest version, MagicOS 10, is based on Android 16 and defines the visual and functional experience of the brand's devices.
Font Scaling
Font scaling is an accessibility mechanism allowing users to adjust text size in interfaces. In Android 14, this system employs nonlinear font size scaling and expands the maximum magnification limit to 200%, surpassing the previous 130% threshold.
80W Fast Charging
80W fast charging is a technical specification defining the maximum power transfer rate via cable. This standard enables efficient recharging of electronic devices and supports additional features such as reverse charging.
MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-810 is a military standard associated with shock resistance that is used as a compliance criterion for product evaluation.
Dimensity (MediaTek SoC family)
Dimensity is a family of System-on-Chip (SoC) processors manufactured by MediaTek for mobile devices. Available evidence documents the Dimensity 8500 in its Ultra variant, fabricated on a 4 nm process.
Face Detection
Face detection is a camera feature that identifies the presence of faces in an image to optimize focus and exposure, and to enable security features such as face unlock.
UFS 2.2 (flash storage standard)
UFS 2.2 is a version of the Universal Flash Storage standard, a serial interface for non-volatile flash memory used primarily in mobile and embedded devices. Its presence in a product specification identifies the internal storage type the device incorporates.
Target SDK Version
A configuration parameter that declares the Android platform version for which an application is designed and tested, determining its compatibility with newer operating systems.
Ultra HDR
Ultra HDR is a 10-bit high dynamic range (HDR) image format introduced in Android 14 to enhance the representation of light and shadow in photographs.
Notification Flashes
An accessibility feature that uses the device's flashlight to flash light when notifications are received.
Octa-core Architecture (Big.LITTLE)
Technical description of the eight-core processing configuration and its implementation in the Big.LITTLE architecture for balancing performance and power efficiency.
ARM Mali-G715
An integrated graphics processing unit from ARM's Mali series, designed for 2D/3D graphics rendering and computation in mobile devices.
ARM Cortex-X4
High-performance CPU core from ARM's X-series, designed for demanding tasks in mobile devices.
ARMv9-A
ARMv9-A is the ninth generation of the ARM instruction set architecture for general-purpose processors, introducing improvements in security, performance, and energy efficiency over the previous version.
Exynos 5400
The Exynos 5400 is a baseband modem developed by Samsung, designed to manage wireless connectivity in mobile devices. It is distinguished by its integration in high-end systems, such as the Google Pixel 9a, where it replaces previous solutions to improve network performance.
Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)
A specialized processing unit designed to accelerate machine learning and advanced processing operations.
Exynos 5400 (5G Modem)
The Exynos 5400 is an integrated 5G modem developed by Samsung, designed to provide high download speeds and satellite connectivity in mobile devices.
ARM Cortex-A520 Core
The ARM Cortex-A520 is a high-efficiency processing core designed for next-generation mobile architectures. It functions as part of a multi-core system (big.LITTLE or similar), handling low-load tasks to optimize energy consumption, while higher-performance cores like the Cortex-A720 manage heavy workloads.
ARM Cortex-A720 Core
The ARM Cortex-A720 is a high-performance processor core designed for next-generation mobile architectures, characterized by its efficiency in handling high-load tasks.
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1 is a version of the UFS (Universal Flash Storage) standard, used as a non-volatile memory type in consumer electronic devices, particularly smartphones and tablets.
Super Fast Charging
Super Fast Charging is a commercial charging protocol by Samsung that enables devices to reach 60% battery capacity in approximately 30 minutes.