Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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

4/29/2018 6:59 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:29 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 3e (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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels50% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+525 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	435 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(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
+BarometerAdvantage 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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)20% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)12% Thinner
5.6"	vs	+5.8"4% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP13% Higher resolution main camera
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) 24MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/2.2 (aperture)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model names	AT&T Galaxy Note Edge N915A	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2014	3/19/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 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 Nova 3e (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	525 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 8.0 Oreo
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 Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 20)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/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 Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	3.7 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1440 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	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 Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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 Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (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 • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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