Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2019 11:26 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge X Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)

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23 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (238GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB nano-Memory100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+7.2"29% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.7" inches53% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 3.7MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+22.5W25% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 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.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
232 grams (8.12 ounces)	vs	+174 grams (6.09 ounces)33% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
346 PPI	vs	+525 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
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Model	Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20X EVR-AL00 8GB RAM, Huawei Everest	SK Telecom Galaxy Note Edge N915S
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	South Korea
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2018	11/1/2014
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)	82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)
Weight	232 grams (8.12 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.2" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	346 PPI	525 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	3.7 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	2560x1440 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver • EMUI 9.0 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Leica camera lens • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 256GB)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.34W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered