Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB) vs Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Huawei Honor 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/19/2022 4:50 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:15 AM

Compare Huawei Honor 8 X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (97GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.4"23% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP35% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.76" inches65% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)16% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
411 PPI	vs	+424 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
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Model	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Other model names	Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)	Huawei Honor 8 Standard edition FRD-L04
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022	8/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic 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 S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	LTPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
System version	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	35mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
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: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive	• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B/DS 128GB)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.65W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.952W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered