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Comparison

Compare two Apple devices across categories and drill into individual specs.

Comparison: pick two devices, then expand categories to compare attributes.

Overview

Comparison is a built-in reference tool. It uses Lirum's device database to compare two devices side-by-side (for example, display specs, CPU, camera features, and more).

Table Of Contents

Selecting Devices

At the top of the screen, you'll see two device selectors (left and right). Tap either side to open the device picker.

Device picker: select the left device.
After selecting the left device, repeat for the right side.
Device picker: select the right device.
After selecting both devices, expand categories to compare.

Browsing Categories

Categories are shown as a vertical list. Tap a category header to expand/collapse it.

The tool shows a loading overlay while preparing comparison data.
Expanded category showing multiple attribute rows.

Understanding Comparison Rows

Each attribute row shows values for the left and right devices:

  • Numeric attributes show two progress bars (one per device) plus an optional "X% more" label when one value is higher.
  • Boolean attributes show Yes/No pills.
  • Text attributes show the two values side-by-side.

Tap any row to open the detail view for that attribute.

Attribute Detail View

The detail view includes:

  • The two selected devices and their values for the attribute.
  • A visual indicator of which device is higher (for numeric attributes).
  • A list of all devices in the database for that attribute.
  • Sorting options (Value, Name, Release Date).

Use the search field to filter what's shown (for example, categories or attributes).

Notes And Limitations

  • Comparison data comes from Lirum's built-in database. It is not a live hardware scan.
  • Availability can vary by platform. For example, the Comparison tool may be unavailable on Mac Catalyst builds.

More Screenshots

Scroll to browse more categories and attributes.
Use the scroll position to quickly return to the top when needed.
Comparison works best after selecting both devices and expanding a few categories.