Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/28/2017 7:19 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:31 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 8 X Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	vs	15 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)136% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+525 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+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)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+185 grams (6.48 ounces)12% Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)100% Thinner
4.2"	vs	+6"43% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Other model names	Samsung W2017 Galaxy Golden 4, Samsung Veyron	Huawei Ascend Mate8 NXT-AL10, Netcom Mate 8 eH880 (3GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2016	12/1/2015
Depth	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.42 x 5.03 in)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	525 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
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 (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 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 Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	208 hours (8.7 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Gold, Black • 4.2" FullHD secondary screen • Samsung Pay • My Knox	• Colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Golden 4 (SM-W2017)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
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