We need to compare apples to apples to see which phone is better.
apples to apples
idiomA comparison of items that are similar.
To make a fair decision, we must ensure we are comparing apples to apples when looking at these two job offers.
The researchers struggled to draw a valid conclusion because the data sets were not apples to apples, making a direct comparison between the two groups impossible.
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apples and oranges
A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible analogy, or the items so compared; a disanalogy.
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apples to apples, oranges to oranges
A comparison of items that are similar, while also acknowledging or distinguishing a separation of their sets or categories.
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mix apples and oranges
To mix or confuse two completely different objects or ideas.