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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)

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Processor
Reported value 1: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)*
Reported value 2: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)*
Display diagonal
6.30 in*
Battery capacity
3,700 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,080 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 2,220 px

Display

Display diagonal
6.30 in*
Display pixel density
392 ppi*
Resolution
1080 × 2220*
Panel
Display: Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,080 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 2,220 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.30 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,080 px*
    Vertical pixels
    2,220 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Processor
Reported value 1: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)*
Reported value 2: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Kryo 260 Gold*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    2.2 GHz*
  • Kryo 260 Silver*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.8 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
64 GB, 4/6 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 6 GB RAM / 64 GB*
    Memory
    6 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
  • 6 GB*
    Capacity
    6 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Estimated light-capture index
    ≈ 1.8* Estimated · full frame at f/2 = 100 Nominal format · 4:3 estimate
    Resolution
    24 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
    Aperture
    2 f-number*
    Optical format
    1/2.8*
  • Rear wide*
    Estimated light-capture index
    ≈ 2.5* Estimated · full frame at f/2 = 100 Nominal format · 4:3 estimate
    Resolution
    24 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Role
    wide*
    Aperture
    1.70 f-number*
    Optical format
    1/2.8*
  • Rear camera 2*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    16 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Aperture
    1.70 f-number*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Area/aperture estimates assume equal scene brightness and exposure time; full frame at f/2 = 100. Nominal-format estimates assume 4:3. Lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are not included.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
3,700 mAh*

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    15 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Android 8 (Oreo)*
Reported value 2: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Cellular networks
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 5*
Reported value 2: 5.0, A2DP, LE*
Reported value 3: 5.0, A2DP, LE*
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)*
Weight
191 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 48 fields
body weight
191 g (6.74 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    191*
    unit
    g*
    original
    191 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
6.3 inches, 100.7 cm (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    100.7*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    100.7 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    2,220*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 2220*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Samsung Experience 9 UX*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 512 GB (uses shared SIM slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    512*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    512 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
ANT+*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 42*
    • 49*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 8 (Oreo)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 32*
    • 37*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 512*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
64 GB, 4/6 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    6*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    6 GB*
    span
    • 9*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 350 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Samsung Pay*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - Global*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Front/back glass, aluminum frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera dual
24 MP, f/1.7 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    24*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    24 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    16*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    16 MP*
    span
    • 14*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.7*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
  • value
    1.7*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.7*
    span
    • 21*
    • 26*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery charging
Fast battery charging 9V/1.67A 15W*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9*
    unit
    V*
    original
    9V*
    span
    • 22*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    15*
    unit
    W*
    original
    15W*
    span
    • 31*
    • 34*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-G885F*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
24 MP, f/2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    24*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    24 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2018, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.43 W/kg (head)     1.79 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.43*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.43 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.79*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.79 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3700 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,700*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3700 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2018, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - China*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.6 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.3*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.30 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
191* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
Super AMOLED*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
1,080*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
2,220*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
6.3* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
80.6* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
4* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
24* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,700* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
413.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2018.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
162.4* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
77* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
7.6* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 55 fields
Battery · Charging
15W wired*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
191 g (6.74 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Features
Samsung Experience 9 UX*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5*
Display · Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.3 inches, 100.7 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
ANT+ Samsung Pay*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2018, June. Released 2018, June*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Dual
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF 16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, White*
Misc · Models
SM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858*
Historical price
About 350 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global*
Network · Features
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China 1, 3, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 512*
Platform · OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Selfie camera · Single
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Camera optical formats
Rear wide
Resolution
24.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Optical format
1/2.8*
Camera optical formats
Front selfie
Resolution
24.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.0* f-number
Optical format
1/2.8*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
15.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Black
Black*
White
White*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.3* in
Horizontal pixels
1,080* px
Vertical pixels
2,220* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
24.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.0* f-number
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
6 GB
Capacity
6.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
6 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
6.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
CPU core groups
Kryo 260 Gold
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
2.2* GHz
Kryo 260 Silver
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
24.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Rear camera 2
Resolution
16.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data