Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Huawei Nova 2s
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has better RAM than Huawei Nova 2s. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Huawei Nova 2s which has resolution of 2160 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Huawei Nova 2s |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3340 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 20 MP + 16 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 41499 | Rs. 16454 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is Rs. 41499. The launch Date of the second phone is December, 2017. The cost of Huawei Nova 2s is Rs. 16454.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Huawei Nova 2s's 6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 2s has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 522 PPI & Huawei's phone has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Huawei's phone ~ 78.5%. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Huawei Nova 2s has 18:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Huawei Nova 2s's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 2s's 20 MP + 16 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy Note 8's 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 2s will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP + 2 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Note 8's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.1 and the second one on 8.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | Huawei Nova 2s |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy Note 8 | Nova 2s |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2017 | December, 2017 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.59 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm | 75.1 x 156.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 169 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color LTPS IPS LCD (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 522 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 78.5% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Front |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Iris scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Embedded S Pen | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 16 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 20 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 8895 | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 | Mali-G71 MP8 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | MMS |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, eAAC+, WAV |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3340 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, Fast Charging 18W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 74 hours | |