Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) vs Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 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 Edge (SM-N915A) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 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? Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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 Edge (SM-N915A)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)9% 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
+525 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	373 PPI
+(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
+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UV radiationAdvantage 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)
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
5.6"	vs	+5.9"5% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP100% 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
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 3.7MP	vs	+(front) 8MP117% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, 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.

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Other model names	AT&T Galaxy Note Edge N915A	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2014	12/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (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)	525 PPI	373 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 Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (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 420	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 20)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 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/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Not supported	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 Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Front camera (secondary)	3.7 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1440 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	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.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 Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support	• 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 Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.86W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.127W/kg (head), 0.329W/kg (body)	feature not registered