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Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) 13Points
5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ) Compare Huawei Honor 8 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)

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 (Dual 64GB L14)} 13 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) vs Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
+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 LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)130%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+424 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+(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
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)4%
Thinner
LTPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"vs+5.7"10%
Larger screen
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.
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
3000 mAhvs+3300 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

30 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
ModelHonor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
Other model namesHuawei Honor 8 Premium edition Dual-Sim FRD-L14Galaxy A8 2016 Duos A810YZ
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Taiwan
Taiwan
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date7/1/201610/1/2016
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
Display typeLTPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI386 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 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
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 (GTS) (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP4 900MhzARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length35mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Always On Display

☢️ Radiation rate

Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810YZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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