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Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB) vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 9 Pro X Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB) 18Points
6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) Compare Motorola Edge S X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)

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Edge S (128GB/8GB)} 18 Advantages Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB) vs Mate 9 Pro (128GB)} 10 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.7"22%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 16MP + 2MP + 0.3MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+6K UHD (5760x3240)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
207 grams (7.25 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)22%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
LTPS IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2520 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
409 PPIvs+534 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices
128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)
16 million
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
ModelEdge S (128GB/8GB)Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Other model names摩托罗拉 Lenovo Edge S 5G (XT2125-4)Huawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL10, Huawei Long Island
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date2/3/2021, Announced: 1/26/20211/1/2017
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.97 x 168.38 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight207 grams (7.25 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features560nits[typ]
HDR10
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 556137 (v8)
Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (115GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 66, 77)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS

📷 Camera

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2117°1.0µmPDAF
2MP depth f/2.41.75µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
(dual camera)
20 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@120fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4118°1.12µm
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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: Blue, Silver
• Protective case included
• Colors: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey
• Metal body
• EMUI 5.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• Leica optics camera
• Fast battery charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Edge S (128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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