Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 Star vs Huawei Nova 3
Phone Details & Quick Specs
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₹ 23,790 on
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Our Score
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2.2 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 660
6 GB RAM
Android 8.0 
6.2 inch (FHD+) 
Dual Sim
16,24MP + 24MP
3,700 mAh
64 GB Internal
400 GB microSD
Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Bixby
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₹ 19,999 on
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Our Score
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Insights |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
Huawei Nova 3 |
Based on our Scores
| Performance |
It has around 14% better Performance
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| Rear Camera |
It has around 3% better Rear Camera quality
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| Front Camera |
It has around 11% better Front Camera quality
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| Design |
It has around 7% better Design
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| Display |
It has around 29% better Display quality
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| Battery |
Almost similar Battery backup
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Almost similar Battery backup
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| Features |
It has around 3% more Features
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| Connectivity |
It has around 20% more Connectivity options
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| Value for Money |
It has around 4% more Value for Money
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| User Experience |
It has around 21% better User Experience
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Based on Specs & Facts
| RAM |
Same RAM Size
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Same RAM Size
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| Screen Size |
Same Screen Size
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Same Screen Size
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| Storage |
It has 64 GB (50%) more Internal Storage
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| Thickness |
It has 0.3 mm (4%) Slimmer body
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| Weight |
It is 25 grams (13%) lighter
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| Age |
It is 1 days younger
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Suitable for? |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
Huawei Nova 3 |
| Heavy Users | ||
| Normal Day to Day Users | ||
| Heavy Gamers | ||
| Moderate Gamers | ||
| Camera Lovers | ||
| Selfie Lovers | ||
| Multimedia Consumption |
Full Specifications |
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star |
Huawei Nova 3 |
Phone Details
| Phone Name(s) | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star (in China) | Huawei Nova 3 |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Huawei |
| Announced | June 2018 (in China) | July 2018 |
| Released | August 2018 | August 2018 |
Body
| Build | Metal body, front/ back glass | Front/back glass, Metal frame |
| Colors |
Black
White
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Iris Purple
Black
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| Dimensions | 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm | 157 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 191 grams | 166 grams |
| Buttons | On-screen navigation buttons, Power button, Volume rocker, Bixby key | On-screen navigation buttons, Power button, Volume rocker |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Display Type | Bezel-less Super AMOLED Infinity display | Bezel-less FullView IPS LCD display with notch |
| Resolution | FHD+ (2220 x 1080 pixels) | FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) |
| Pixel Density | 392 pixels per inch (PPI) | 409 pixels per inch (PPI) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 aspect ratio | 19.5:9 aspect ratio |
| Display Area | 80.6% screen-to-body ratio | 84.2% screen-to-body ratio |
| Protection | - | - |
| Touchscreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multitouch | Yes, Capacitive, Multitouch |
Performance
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | 2.36 GHz Octa-Core Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 970 + i7 microprocessor, 10nm |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G72 MP12 with GPU Turbo |
Storage
| Internal | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| External | microSD up to 400 GB | microSD up to 256 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
Operating System
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| User Interface | Samsung Experience 9.0 UX | EMUI 8.2 |
Cameras
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 24 MP Dual cameras with LED flash | 16 MP (RGB) + 24 MP (Monochrome) Dual cameras with LED flash |
| Details | f/1.7 + f/1.7 aperture, PDAF, HDR, Bokeh effect, Panorama, Live Focus, Pro mode, Intellicam (switches between sensors based on light) | f/1.8 + f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, CAF, HDR, Portrait Mode, AI Scene Recognition |
| Video Recording | 2160p @30fps, 1080p @30fps | 2160p @30fps, 1080p @60fps, Slow-mo @480fps |
| Front Camera | 24 MP | 24 MP + 2 MP Dual cameras |
| Details | f/2.0 aperture, Smart Beauty, Pro Lighting, AR Stickers | f/2.0 aperture, Fixed Focus, HDR Pro, Bokeh effect, AI Scene Recognition, 3D QMoji |
| Video Recording | 1080p @30fps | 1080p @60fps |
SIM
| SIM | Dual SIM (hybrid slots) | Dual SIM (Dual VoLTE, Hybrid slots) |
| SIM Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Battery
| Capacity | 3700 mAh Li-ion battery | 3750 mAh Li-Po battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Adaptive Fast Charging, 9V 1.67A | Yes, 9V/2A 18W Charger, included in the box |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Removable Battery | No | No |
Security and Sensors
| Security | Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock, Secure Folder | Fingerprint Scanner, IR Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Gravity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE | v4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| USB Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Infrared | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Yes (bottom mounted) | Yes (bottom mounted) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes, Dolby Atmos (for headphones) | Yes |
| Microphone | One primary microphone and one dedicated microphone for Active noise cancellation | One primary microphone and one dedicated microphone for Active noise cancellation |
Network
| Cellular Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G / VoLTE | 2G, 3G, 4G / VoLTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz | GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 | HSDPA 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 |
| 4G Bands | FDD LTE 1(2100)/ 2(1900)/ 3(1800)/ 4(1700/2100)/ 5(850)/ 7(2600)/ 8(900)/ 12(700)/ 17(700)/ 18(800)/ 19(800)/ 20(800)/ 26(850)/ 28(700), TDD LTE 38(2600)/ 40(2300)/ 41(2500) | FDD LTE 1(2100)/ 3(1800)/ 5(850) TDD LTE 40(2300)/ 41(2500) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
SAR Values
| Head | - | 0.93 W/kg |
| Body | - | - |
Other Features
| Notification LED | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | No |
In Box Contents
| What's in the box? | Samsung Galaxy A8 Star, Headphones, Sim ejector tool, Power adapter, USB Type-C cable, User guide & Warranty information | Huawei Nova 3, Quick Start Guide, Charger, Warranty Card, Headset, Eject pin, USB Type-C cable, TPU Protective case |
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