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
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.
LTPO OLED
LTPO OLED is a display-type label used in product specifications. The available evidence confirms use of this label, but does not describe its internal operation or specific performance characteristics.
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.
WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)
WiFi 7, designated as IEEE 802.11be, is the seventh generation of the WiFi wireless networking standard. It is characterized by triple-band frequency operation and appears as a connectivity specification in consumer and mobile devices alongside other wireless technologies.
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.
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.
TSMC 3nm Fabrication Process
The TSMC 3nm fabrication process is an advanced lithography technology used to manufacture high-density, energy-efficient semiconductors, notably adopted in next-generation mobile chips.
Hexagon NPU
A Qualcomm neural processing unit designed to accelerate advanced processing tasks on mobile devices.
TSMC 3 nm Fabrication Process
TSMC's 3 nm fabrication process is an advanced lithography technology used to produce high-density, energy-efficient semiconductors.
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.
Periscope Telephoto Lens
A periscope telephoto lens is a camera optical system that uses a folded light path via mirrors or prisms to achieve optical zoom within a compact footprint. Recent implementations have been documented with 50 MP sensors and 3× optical zoom.
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.