Huawei Mate 8 vs Huawei P9 Plus vs LG G3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 8 vs Huawei P9 Plus vs LG G3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 8Huawei Mate 8Global · 3GB · 32GB · L29
Huawei P9 PlusHuawei P9 PlusGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · L09
LG G3LG G3Global · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Mate 8
Huawei Mate 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L29
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Huawei P9 Plus
Huawei P9 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09
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LG G3
LG G3
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.1Camera 5.8Camera 5.2Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
64 reviews
8.6
11 reviews
8.0
403 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 8 vs Huawei P9 Plus vs LG G3

Specs where to buy Huawei Mate 8 Huawei Mate 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L29 		Huawei P9 Plus prices Huawei P9 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09 		where to buy LG G3 LG G3
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 6" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD QHD
Usable surface 78% useful 72% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 80.6 mm
157.1 mm
7.9 mm 		75.3 mm
152.3 mm
6.9 mm 		74.6 mm
146.3 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 185 g 162 g 149 g
Micro Kirin 950
Octa-Core 		Kirin 955
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 126.546
v7 		98.068
v6 		65.495
v6
Battery 4000 mAh 3400 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX135 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei LG
Aliases Ascend Mate 8, Mate8, NXT-AL10, NXT-CL00, NXT-DL00, NXT-TL00 -- G3 D850, G3 D855, G3 LS990, F400 S

Release Date
Release date November 2015,
8 years ago 		April 2016,
8 years ago 		May 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 8
Huawei P9 Plus
LG G3
Huawei Mate 8
Huawei P9 Plus
LG G3
Size
80.6 mm • 157.1 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.3 mm • 152.3 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 146.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 185 g 162 g 149 g
Usable surface 78 % 72 % 76 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Brown

Champagne
White

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Red

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 367 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.3
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.4
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.0
9.1
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.6
7.4
Number of reviews
64 reviews
11 reviews
403 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 950 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 955 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 16 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes No

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-T880 MP4 Arm Mali-T880 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
126.546
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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98.068
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 47% of devices
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65.495
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Pedometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
7.8
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
8.6
7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.0
7.5
Number of reviews
64 reviews
11 reviews
403 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX135 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" -- 1/3.06"
2
Camera type
--

--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 2.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
8.7
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
7.5
7.3
Quality of selfies
8.2
7.9
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.5
8.5
Number of reviews
64 reviews
11 reviews
403 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Full Active Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.460 W/Kg on head
0.210 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.377 W/Kg on head
0.314 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.490 W/Kg on head
0.320 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.390 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
9.0
8.4
Quality of the GPS
9.0
8.7
8.0
And the WiFi?
9.1
8.9
8.6
Number of reviews
64 reviews
11 reviews
403 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3400 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 16%
    One day
  • 59%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 36%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 36%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
64 reviews
11 reviews
403 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 19%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 19%
    Every two months or less
  • 22%
    Never
  • 44%
    Once a year
  • 11%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
64 reviews
11 reviews
403 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 300 --
From $ 126 --