Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 3e vs Samsung Galaxy S6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 6:49 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:29 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 X Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB) Compare Huawei Nova 3e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)

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!

12 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (51GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5.8"14% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP13% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+3000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2550 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)
+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	4.1 + 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	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)5% Lighter
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)9% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
435 PPI	vs	+576 PPI32% 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
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
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Android 8.0 Oreo

4G LTE-A

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Other model names	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, ANE-TL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne	Galaxy S6 G920F, Samsung Zero F
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	3/19/2018	4/10/2015
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)	70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	576 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
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 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	32GB (24GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	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)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	2592x1944 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	feature not registered	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
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	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + 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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2550 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	17 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Gorilla Glass 4 back panel • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) • S-Voice natural language • OneDrive 115GB • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)	Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.15W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.382W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)