Comparison between:
- Huawei nova 11
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Huawei nova 11 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
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| Model alias | FOA-AL00 | SM-A176B/DS |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 74.96 mm 7.496 cm 0.246 ft 2.951 in | 77.9 mm 7.79 cm 0.256 ft 3.067 in |
| Height | 161.29 mm 16.129 cm 0.529 ft 6.35 in | 164.4 mm 16.44 cm 0.539 ft 6.472 in |
| Thickness | 6.88 mm 0.688 cm 0.023 ft 0.271 in | 7.5 mm 0.75 cm 0.025 ft 0.295 in |
| Weight | 168 g 0.37 lbs 5.93 oz | 192 g 0.42 lbs 6.77 oz |
| Volume | 83.18 cm³ 5.05 in³ | 96.05 cm³ 5.83 in³ |
| Colors | Color 11 Dawn Gold Obsidian Black Snow White | Black Blue Gray |
| Body materials | Plastic Glass | Plastic |
| Certification | - | IP54 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / microSD Micro-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | - |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | - |
| UMTS | - | UМТS 900 МНz (В8) UМТS 1700 МНz (В4) UМТS 1900 МНz (В2) UМТS 2100 МНz (В1) |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
| 5G NR | - | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS GРRS LТЕ |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | НаrmоnyОS 3.0 | Аndrоid 15 |
| User interface (UI) | - | One UI 7.0 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 778G (SМ7325) | Sаmsung Ехynоs 1330 |
| Process technology | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| CPU | 1х 2.4 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 3х 2.4 GНz Соrtех-А78, 4х 1.8 GНz Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 670) | 2х 2.4 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 6х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 2048 KB 2 MB | - |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2400 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | ARM Mali-G68 MP2 |
| GPU cores | - | 2 |
| GPU frequency | 550 MHz | - |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB | 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 3333 MHz | 2266 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 256 GB 512 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | - | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.7 in 170.18 mm 17.02 cm | 6.7 in 170.18 mm 17.02 cm |
| Width | 2.81 in 71.32 mm 7.13 cm | 3.2 in 81.37 mm 8.14 cm |
| Height | 6.08 in 154.52 mm 15.45 cm | 5.88 in 149.46 mm 14.95 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.167:1 | 1.837:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1176 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi 151 ppcm | 367 ppi 144 ppcm |
| Color depth | 30 bit 1073741824 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 91.44 % | 95.28 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen Kunlun Glass DCI-P3 120 Hz refresh rate 300 Hz touch sampling rate 1440 Hz PWM dimming SGS Eyesafe Certified | 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 90 Hz refresh rate |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Gravity | Light Accelerometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic Fingerprint |
| In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Pixel size | 0.7 µm 0.000700 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | - |
| Number of lenses | 6 | - |
| Flash type | LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 pixels 50.33 MP | 8120 x 6180 pixels 50.18 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF) Laser autofocus (LAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| RYYB sensor | - |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 |
| Field of view | 112 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Sensor format | - | 1/5" |
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | - | 2 MP |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2 |
| Field of view | 100 ° | - |
| Image resolution | 9344 x 6444 pixels 60.21 MP | 4544 x 2856 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock Face detection HDR | Face unlock Face detection |
| XD Fusion Image Engine | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| Huawei Histen | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ах) Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz |
| 2x2 MIMO HE160 4096 QAM 8 spatial-stream sounding MU-MIMO | VHT80 |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Features | A2DP EDR BLE SBC | A2DP AVRCP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SAP DI HOGP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV HWA LDAC | AAC AMR FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WAV 3GA OGA AWB MID XMF MXMF IMY RTTTL RTX OTA |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid | AVI MKV MP4 M4V 3GP 3G2 FLV WEBM |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Charger output power | 11 V / 6 A 10 V / 4 A 10 V / 2.25 A 4.5 V / 5 A 5 V / 4.5 A | 5 V / 5 A |
| Quick charge technology | Huawei Super Fast Charge | - |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.335 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 0.582 W/kg |
| Huawei nova 11 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |