Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 10:04 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) Compare Huawei P20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)

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23 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (115GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2244 pixels17% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+429 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.8"5% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP80% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 24MP49% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Other model names	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2018	9/1/2017
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	429 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 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, 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 network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)

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Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate