Huawei P Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei P Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei P SmartHuawei P SmartGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · LX1 NFC
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)Global · 4GB · 64GB · A530FD
Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S7 EdgeGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2Xiaomi Mi Mix 2China · 6GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei P Smart
Huawei P Smart
Global · 3GB · 32GB · LX1 NFC
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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A530FD
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
116 reviews
8.1
61 reviews
8.8
423 reviews
9.0
120 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei P Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Specs Huawei P Smart price comparison Huawei P Smart
Global · 3GB · 32GB · LX1 NFC 		Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) prices Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A530FD 		Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge price compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G935FD 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.65" 5.6" 5.5" 5.99"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ QHD FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 75% useful 76% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 72.1 mm
150.1 mm
7.5 mm 		70.6 mm
149.2 mm
8.4 mm 		72.6 mm
150.9 mm
7.7 mm 		75.5 mm
151.8 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 143 g 172 g 157 g 185 g
Micro Kirin 659
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7885
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 87.615
v7 		116.643
v7 		188.798
v8 		206.574
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3600 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX386 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases FIG-LX1 Galaxy A5 (2018), SM-A530F, A530F -- Mi Mix Evo, Mi Mix2, Chiron

Release Date
Release date February 2018,
6 years ago 		January 2018,
6 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available On Sale
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei P Smart
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Huawei P Smart
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Size
72.1 mm • 150.1 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.6 mm • 149.2 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 150.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 151.8 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 172 g 157 g 185 g
Usable surface 76 % 75 % 76 % 80 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal, Ceramics
Resistance - IP68 IP68 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.65" 5.6" 5.5" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED Super AMOLED LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9 16:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2220 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 427 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.7
7.5
7.2
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
8.6
9.3
9.5
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.9
8.6
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
8.5
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
116 reviews
61 reviews
423 reviews
120 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 MP2 ARM Mali-G71 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
87.615
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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116.643
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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206.574
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
8.2
8.4
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
8.4
9.1
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.7
7.6
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
116 reviews
61 reviews
423 reviews
120 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI BRITECELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.5" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)
--
--
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
79
Mobile
82
Photo
74
Video
89
Mobile
91
Photo
86
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.3
8.4
9.3
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.0
7.0
8.7
6.6
Quality of selfies
7.5
8.3
8.6
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
8.1
8.7
8.8
Number of reviews
116 reviews
61 reviews
423 reviews
120 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • 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)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • 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)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.241 W/Kg on head
1.250 W/Kg on body 		0.264 W/Kg on head
1.430 W/Kg on body 		0.390 W/Kg on head
1.770 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.960 W/Kg on head
0.650 W/Kg on body 		0.260 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		0.560 W/Kg on head
0.660 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.8
8.9
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.4
8.9
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.5
8.9
9.5
Number of reviews
116 reviews
61 reviews
423 reviews
120 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3600 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
116 reviews
61 reviews
423 reviews
120 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 8 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 47%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
116 reviews
61 reviews
423 reviews
120 reviews
Prices
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