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| Global Score | |
| 67.6 | 81.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Huawei | Samsung |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 5.0, 4.4 |
| 2015-10-01 | 2014-09-03 |
| 5.98 x 3.01 x 0.30 inches | 5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.14 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 350.00 | $ 335.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| TFT | Super AMOLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 525 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.9 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 8939 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 3.70 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 6.93 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 6 | 7.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 18 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has a global score of 81.7, which is much better than the Huawei G8's 67.6 global score. Although it's the best we compare here, it must be told that it is also an older, just a little thicker and a little bit heavier phone. These phones come with Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has an older 5.0 version while Huawei G8 has Android 5.1 Lollipop.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge counts with a better performing CPU than Huawei G8, because although it has a lower number of cores , and they both have 3 GB of RAM, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge also counts with an additional graphics processor. The Galaxy Note Edge has a much more vibrant display than Huawei G8, because it has a higher display pixels density, a better 2560 x 1440 resolution and a little larger display.
Galaxy Note Edge shoots a lot better photos and videos than Huawei G8, because it has a camera with a better resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge features a little bit better memory capacity to install applications and games than Huawei G8, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory capacity, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge also has a slot for SD memory cards that allows a maximum of 128 GB.
Galaxy Note Edge features a battery performance that's very similar to Huawei G8's battery life.
Even being the best phone of the ones we compare here, the Galaxy Note Edge is also a bit cheaper, which makes it an easy decision.
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