CAT S50 vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between CAT S50 vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 6:59 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:29 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 3e X CAT S50 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2630
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare CAT S50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages CAT S50	vs	21 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)28% Lighter
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)72% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+435 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.8"23% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP124% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 24MP76 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2630 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	CAT S50	Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model names	Caterpillar S50, Caterpillar CAT S50 LTE, CAT S50 4G LTE	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	CAT	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2014	3/19/2018
Depth	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 144.5 millimeters (3.03 x 5.69 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100 USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2630 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	17 hours
Standby	792 hours (33 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Slate, Forest • Wireless Charging (Qi-enabled) • WiFi hotspot • Touchscreen with wet-finger tracking • IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min • Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.2m • MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	CAT S50	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered