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Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge X Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) 11Points
5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB) Compare Huawei Honor 8 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)

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!

Honor 8 (32GB L04)} 11 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) vs Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5.2"2%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
32GB (21GB available)vs+64GB (55GB available)162%
More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)16%
Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)7%
Thinner
LTPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+576 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
4G LTE-A
300 Mbps
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
ModelHonor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Other model namesHuawei Honor 8 Standard edition FRD-L04Galaxy S6 Edge G925F, Samsung Zero
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)(Europe)Malaysia
(Global, International), (Europe), Malaysia
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date8/1/20164/10/2015
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)70.1 x 142.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Display typeLTPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP4 900MhzARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)64GB (55GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length35mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• NEG glass-backed
• Emotion UI 4.1
• Dual back camera 12MP
• Smart Power 4.0
• DTS sound
• Custom function back button
• Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min
• Colors: Black, Green, White, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

Honor 8 (32GB L04)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.58W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.334W/kg (head), 0.594W/kg (body)
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