Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) vs Huawei P9 Lite (L21)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Huawei P9 Lite 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 Huawei P9 Lite X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Huawei P9 Lite (L21) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)22% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% 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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

33 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

60Hz

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
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Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC	Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L21 (2GB RAM), Huawei Venus
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe), United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Russia
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	9/1/2017	5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	Emotion UI 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered