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Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB) vs Apple iPhone X (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 8 vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone X X Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB) 14Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Apple iPhone X (64GB) Compare Huawei Mate 8 X
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone X (64GB)

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Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)} 14 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB) vs iPhone X (64GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPhone X (64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (118GB available)119%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6"3%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+1/2.8" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 8MP13%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2716 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+174 grams (6.09 ounces)6%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1125x2436 pixels32%
Higher resolution screen
367 PPIvs+463 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
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
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
ModelMate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend Mate8, Netcom Mate 8 Dual Sim 4GB RAMiPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiApple
Release date12/1/201511/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI463 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowiOS 11
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowiOS 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP4Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 233100 (v7)
Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)64GB (54GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps1024/150 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000A1865 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1901 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical 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 registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2716 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)21 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Emotion 4.0 UI
• Metallic body
• Sony sensor camera
• Fingerprint sensor
• Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min
• nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• 5W charger is included
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Face ID

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)iPhone X (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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