Comparison between:
- Huawei Honor V20
- Meizu Note 8
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Huawei Honor V20 | Meizu Note 8 | |
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| Model alias | Honor View 20 PCT-L29 | Note8 M822H M822Q |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 75.4 mm 7.54 cm 0.247 ft 2.969 in | 75.5 mm 7.55 cm 0.248 ft 2.972 in |
| Height | 156.9 mm 15.69 cm 0.515 ft 6.177 in | 153.6 mm 15.36 cm 0.504 ft 6.047 in |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm 0.81 cm 0.027 ft 0.319 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in |
| Weight | 180 g 0.4 lbs 6.35 oz | 168 g 0.37 lbs 5.93 oz |
| Volume | 95.83 cm³ 5.82 in³ | 91.61 cm³ 5.56 in³ |
| Colors | Blue Red Black | Black Blue Red Violet |
| Body materials | Metal Glass | Metal |
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 |
| 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 GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz | CDMA 800 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz |
| UMTS | UМТS 850 МНz UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1700/2100 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz |
| LTE | LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 17 LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ 800 МНz (В19) | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz |
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 Саt 21 | 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) | Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео | FlyМе (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео) |
| User interface (UI) | Magic UI 2.0 | - |
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 | Нuаwеi НiSiliсоn ΚΙRΙΝ 980 | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 632 (SDМ632) |
| Process technology | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU | 2х 2.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 2х 1.92 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 | 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 (Κryо 250) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2600 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| GPU cores | 10 | - |
| GPU frequency | 720 MHz | 725 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 6 GB 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Single channel |
| RAM frequency | 2266 MHz | 833 MHz |
| GPU Turbo 2.0 Liquid cooling system | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 64 GB |
| eMMC 5.1 | - |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.4 in 162.56 mm 16.26 cm | 6 in 152.4 mm 15.24 cm |
| Width | 2.74 in 69.59 mm 6.96 cm | 2.68 in 68.16 mm 6.82 cm |
| Height | 5.78 in 146.91 mm 14.69 cm | 5.37 in 136.31 mm 13.63 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.111:1 | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Pixel density | 263 ppi 103 ppcm | 268 ppi 105 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 86.7 % | 80.37 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 450 cd/m² Peak brightness - 700 cd/m² 96% NTSC | 2.5D curved glass screen 1500:1 contrast ratio 450 cd/m² 83% NTSC |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint |
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 model | Sony IMX586 Exmor RS | Sony IMX362 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/2" | 1/2.56" |
| Pixel size | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm |
| ISO | - | 50 - 1600 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 4.75 mm 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 3.94 mm 23 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP | 4000 x 3000 pixels 12 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 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 Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Available also with Samsung S5KGM1 (ISOCELL PLUS) Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) 1080p @ 120 fps 720p @ 960 fps TOF (Time Of Flight) 3D camera | Available also with Samsung S5K2L7 (ISOCELL) Phase detection with Dual Pixel Secondary rear camera - 5 MP 4-element lens (#2) |
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 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.85 mm 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 2.5 mm |
| Number of lenses | - | 4 |
| Image resolution | 6144 x 4035 pixels 24.79 MP | 3520 x 2270 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | - | Face unlock |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
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 |
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 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а |
| 2x2 MiMO | - |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Features | A2DP EDR LE | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
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 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering 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+ AC3 AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AMR FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
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 Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV QuickTime MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV QuickTime MP4 WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| 2G talk time | 25 h 1500 min 1 days | - |
| 2G stand-by time | 520 h 31200 min 21.7 days | - |
| 3G talk time | 26 h 1560 min 1.1 days | - |
| 3G stand-by time | 520 h 31200 min 21.7 days | - |
| Charger output power | 4.5 V / 5 A 5 V / 2 A 5 V / 4.5 A | - |
| Quick charge technology | - | mCharge 4.0 |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | DisplayPort 1.2 via USB Type-C | - |
| Huawei Honor V20 | Meizu Note 8 |