Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) vs Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Huawei Honor 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2017 5:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:33 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 9 X Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	vs	19 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+5.7"11% Larger screen	vs	5.15"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)8% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
386 PPI	vs	+428 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP150% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 (Dual-sim)	Huawei Honor 9 STF-AL10 premium edition 6GB RAM (STF-AL10)
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	9/4/2013	6/27/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-2	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + 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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dual Shot camera • S-Voice • Dropbox 50GB Java framework	• Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Gold • Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered