Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P) vs Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Huawei Mate 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/23/2017 12:13 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 4:53 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 9 X Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	vs	8 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	373 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
5.7"	vs	+5.9"4% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP162% 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
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

34 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+27 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Other model names	Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930P CDMA, Galaxy Note 6	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	9/1/2016	12/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	600/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	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 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
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, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
USB	USB 3.1 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	4.2 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	312 hours (13 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx • Stylus Pen (12-bit) • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S-Voice • HD Voice	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930P)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered