Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)

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

8/16/2016 11:06 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:32 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge X Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T) Compare Huawei Mate 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)

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!

12 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+6"7% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP117% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 3.7MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+4000 mAh33% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+174 grams (6.09 ounces)6% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+525 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.6" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

25 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

(back) 16MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Other model names	Huawei Ascend Mate8, Huawei Mate 8 电信定制 3GB RAM	T-Mobile Galaxy Note Edge N915T
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2015	11/1/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)	82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	525 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	3.7 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1440 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	18 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-CL00)	Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.077W/kg (head), 0.345W/kg (body)