Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 3e vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 6:59 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB) Compare Huawei Nova 3e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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

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19 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core104% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (55GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.8"16% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP40% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 24MP10 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)12% Lighter
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
435 PPI	vs	+441 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage 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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

f/2.2 (aperture)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Other model names	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne	Galaxy S4 i9500 3G, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	3/19/2018	4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	PowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	17 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: 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	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.421W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)