Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) vs Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Huawei Nova 4e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:56 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 8:19 AM

Compare Huawei Nova 4e X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)

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16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	vs	6 Advantages Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2312 pixels
+6.4"4% Larger screen	vs	6.15"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP15% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3340 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)9% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
403 PPI	vs	+415 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 24MP	vs	+(front) 32MP34% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

30 Common items in both devices

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+8GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKGCHC	华为 nova 4e MAR-AL00, Marie-AL00, Huawei P30 Lite
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	12/1/2018	3/26/2019
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2312 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	415 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
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	800/150 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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	293 hours (12.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
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, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White • EMUI 9.0 • 3D curved glass • Oleophobic coating screen • Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) vs Huawei Nova 4e (AL00 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Huawei Nova 4e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate