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| Global Score | |
| 79.3 | 81.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Huawei | Samsung |
| HarmonyOS 2 | -- |
| 2021-09-20 | 2017-08-11 |
| 6.43 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches |
| 6.56 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Green and Violet | Gold and Gray |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2676 x 1236 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 440 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 (6 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo670, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 642L GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 23.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is just a bit better than Huawei nova 9 Pro, getting a global score of 81.9 against 79.3. Even though Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is better than the Huawei nova 9 Pro, we must note that it is also a older, somewhat heavier and notably thicker cellphone. The Huawei nova 9 Pro counts with just a little better processing power than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Huawei nova 9 Pro also has a greater amount of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a little more vivid display than Huawei nova 9 Pro, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a slightly better 1440 x 2960 resolution and more pixels per display inch. Galaxy S8 Active has a bit more memory capacity to store more games and applications than Huawei nova 9 Pro, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with an external memory slot that supports up to 256 GB.
The Galaxy S8 Active has a battery life that's just as good as Huawei nova 9 Pro's battery performance. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active captures clearer videos and photos than Huawei nova 9 Pro, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and a back facing camera with a lot lower resolution, it also counts with a larger camera aperture for better captures and video in low light situations.
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