Comparison between:
- Huawei Honor Note 8
- Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Huawei Honor Note 8 | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro | |
 |  | |
| Model alias | EDI-AL10 | MBU-A0 |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 90.9 mm 9.09 cm 0.298 ft 3.579 in | 83.29 mm 8.329 cm 0.273 ft 3.279 in |
| Height | 178.8 mm 17.88 cm 0.587 ft 7.039 in | 177.79 mm 17.779 cm 0.583 ft 7 in |
| Thickness | 7.18 mm 0.718 cm 0.024 ft 0.283 in | 10.1 mm 1.01 cm 0.033 ft 0.398 in |
| Weight | 219 g 0.48 lbs 7.72 oz | 253 g 0.56 lbs 8.92 oz |
| Volume | 116.7 cm³ 7.09 in³ | 149.56 cm³ 9.08 in³ |
| Colors | Gray Silver Gold | Blasting Black Knight Grey |
| Body materials | Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy |
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 / microSD 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) |
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 (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz | 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 1700 MHz (B9) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| UMTS | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | - |
| LTE | LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
| 5G NR | - | 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 4700 MHz (n79) |
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 6 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ ТD-SСDМА |
| - | 4x4 MIMO |
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 6.0 Маrshmаllоw Аndrоid 8.0 Оrео | Аndrоid 10 |
| User interface (UI) | Emotion 4.1 Emotion 8.0 | MIUI 11 |
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 Κirin 955 | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 865 (SМ8250) |
| Process technology | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU | 4х 2.5 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А72, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 1х 2.84 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 3х 2.42 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А77, 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 585) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | - | 1792 KB 1.75 MB |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | - | 4096 KB 4 MB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2500 MHz | 2840 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| GPU cores | 4 | - |
| GPU frequency | 900 MHz | 587 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB 12 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 |
| RAM channels | - | Quad channel |
| RAM frequency | - | 2883 MHz |
| - | 4th Gen liquid cooling system |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| eMMC 5.1 | 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 | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.6 in 167.64 mm 16.76 cm | 7.1 in 180.34 mm 18.03 cm |
| Width | 2.77 in 70.25 mm 7.03 cm | 2.91 in 74.01 mm 7.4 cm |
| Height | 5.99 in 152.21 mm 15.22 cm | 6.47 in 164.46 mm 16.45 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.167:1 | 2.222:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi 153 ppcm | 371 ppi 145 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 66 % | 82.45 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 70000:1 contrast ratio 105% NTSC | TrueviewDisplay Active DC Dimming Master Touch 3.0 4 pressure sensors TUV Certified for Eye Comfort HDR10+ Touch registration rate - 240 Hz Input latency - 24 ms MEMC technology 90Hz Delta E < 1 JNCD < 0.55 97% DCI-P3 500 cd/m² |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Pedometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint Hall |
| Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1025 | In-display optical 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 | CMOS BSI |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 64 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical 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) RAW |
| - | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) |
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/2.25 |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Image resolution | - | 13 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/2.2 |
| Number of lenses | - | 3 |
| Image resolution | - | 5 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.
| Pixel size | - | 0.9 µm 0.000900 mm |
| Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 3.96 mm 20 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of lenses | - | 5 |
| Image resolution | 3648 x 2190 pixels 7.99 MP | 5568 x 3612 pixels 20.11 MP |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| DTS | Front-firing stereo speakers Three microphones with active noise cancellation Independent Hi-Fi chip |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | 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 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz |
| - | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP 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 | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host 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 VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA 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 AMR eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC aptX Adaptive |
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 H.263 H.264 MKV QuickTime MP4 VP8 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 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 | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 9 V / 2 A | 20 V / 3.25 A |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| - | 2x 2500 mAh batteries 65W fast charging |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | X-axis linear motor Master Button |
| Huawei Honor Note 8 | Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro |
