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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) vs Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 Active vs Huawei P8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P8 X Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) 19Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00) Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Active X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)

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!

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) vs P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)} 10 Advantages Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+32GB (23GB available)130%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+576 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs424 PPI
+(back) 16MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2680 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)4%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)34%
Thinner
5.1"vs+5.2"2%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM)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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
300 Mbps
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
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ModelGalaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S6 Active G890AHuawei P8 Standard Edition GRA-TL00, Huawei P8 GRA_TL00
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date6/12/20155/1/2015
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)72.1 x 144.9 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)576 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 930 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8ARM Mali-T628 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30)LTE Cat6 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
UV radiation
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2680 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)14 hours
Standby504 hours (21 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, Blue, White
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• HAC M3/T3
• Colors: Titanium Grey, Mystic Champagne
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Huawei Emotion 3.1 UI
• Dolby Digital Plus

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)Huawei P8 (Dual-Sim TL00)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.478W/kg (head), 0.423W/kg (body)feature not registered
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