Huawei Nova Youth vs Huawei P10 vs Huawei P10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Nova Youth vs Huawei P10 vs Huawei P10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Huawei Nova Youth
Huawei Nova Youth
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Huawei P10
Huawei P10
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
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vs
Huawei P10 Lite
Huawei P10 Lite
China · 4GB · 64GB · TL10
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.6Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.3 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
--
3 reviews
9.0
58 reviews
7.8
76 reviews
8.2
79 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Nova Youth vs Huawei P10 vs Huawei P10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Specs Huawei Nova Youth prices Huawei Nova Youth
China · 4GB · 64GB
Huawei P10 price compare Huawei P10
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
stores to buy Huawei P10 Lite Huawei P10 Lite
China · 4GB · 64GB · TL10
where to buy Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual
Inches 5.2" 5.1" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 71% useful 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.0 mm
146.5 mm
7.2 mm
69.3 mm
145.3 mm
7.1 mm
72.0 mm
146.5 mm
7.2 mm
71.4 mm
146.1 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 146 g 143 g 146 g 159 g
Micro Kirin 658
Octa-Core
Kirin 960
Octa-Core
Kirin 658
Octa-Core
Exynos 7880
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 66.000
v?
175.599
v7
86.059
v7
61.200
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 3200 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
11.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX286
2
1
11.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3P8
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand

Brand Huawei Huawei Huawei Samsung
Aliases -- -- WAS-TL10 SM-A520FD, A520F

Release Date

Release date May 2017,
7 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
January 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available Not available
Market China Global China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Nova Youth
Huawei P10
Huawei P10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Huawei Nova Youth
Huawei P10
Huawei P10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Size
72.0 mm 146.5 mm 7.2 mm
Print 3D Model
69.3 mm 145.3 mm 7.1 mm
Print 3D Model
72.0 mm 146.5 mm 7.2 mm
Print 3D Model
71.4 mm 146.1 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 146 g 143 g 146 g 159 g
Usable surface 70 % 71 % 70 % 71 %
Materials Metal Metal Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - - - IP68
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen

Diagonal 5.2" 5.1" 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 85% NTSC
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 85% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
--
8.0
7.0
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
9.1
9.0
8.9
Is it comfortable?
--
9.2
8.6
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.6
7.4
8.6
Number of reviews
--
58 reviews
76 reviews
79 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 658 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 658 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 24 nm 16 nm 24 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-T830 MP2 ARM Mali-G71 MP8 ARM Mali-T830 MP2 ARM Mali-T830 MP3

RAM

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

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security

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

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
--
8.2
7.7
7.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
9.3
8.2
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
--
8.9
7.0
7.3
Number of reviews
--
58 reviews
76 reviews
79 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 11.8 Mpx 12 Mpx 11.8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX286 Unknown Samsung S5K3P8
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.25 µm 1.25 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.9" -- 1/3.1"
2
Camera type
--

Black & white
--
--
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features

Flash LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps
Yes,
120 fps
No,
30 fps
No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • 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 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --
87
Mobile
88
Photo
84
Video
-- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.3
8.3
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
--
8.0
5.8
6.8
Quality of selfies
--
8.3
7.4
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
8.6
7.7
8.1
Number of reviews
--
58 reviews
76 reviews
79 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

camera: Comparison of real photos

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (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)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • Nano 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • 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 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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

Navigation

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

USB

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

SAR

European measurement

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

-- 0.960 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body
0.890 W/Kg on head
0.910 W/Kg on body
0.522 W/Kg on head
1.390 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
0.540 W/Kg on body
1.030 W/Kg on head
0.690 W/Kg on body
0.300 W/Kg on head
0.550 W/Kg on body

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
--
9.5
8.6
9.0
Quality of the GPS
--
9.1
8.5
8.6
And the WiFi?
--
9.2
8.7
9.0
Number of reviews
--
58 reviews
76 reviews
79 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
--
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
--
58 reviews
76 reviews
79 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
--
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 4%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
--
58 reviews
76 reviews
79 reviews