Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 3e vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
16
MP
MP
24mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
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22 Common items in both devices |
64GB (51GB available) |
16 million |
5.8" |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Model | Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) |
Other model names | εδΈΊ nova 3e ANE-AL00, ANE-TL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne | AT&T Galaxy S8 G950A (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | USA |
Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
Release date | 3/19/2018 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
π² Display | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.8" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 435 PPI | 568 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 |
π€ Operating System | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
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 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 199022 (v7) Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
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 | 1024/150 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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 |
π· Camera | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4 | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4032x3024 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/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1Β΅m pixel | 1.4Β΅m pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
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 |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22Β΅m pixel |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
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, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | 454 hours (18.9 days) | 326 hours (13.6 days) |
β Other features | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
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 | β’ Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ Aluminum frame β’ 2.5D curved glass back β’ EMUI 8.0 β’ Fast battery charging 9V/2A β’ VoLTE | β’ Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray β’ Samsung DeX (desktop experience) β’ Curved edge screen β’ Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel β’ Samsung Gear VR compatible β’ Samsung Pay β’ 32bit/192kHz audio |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |