Difference Between Huawei P9 and Samsung Galaxy S7

Key Difference – Huawei P9 vs Samsung Galaxy S7
 

The key difference between Huawei P9 and Samsung Galaxy S7 is that the Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with a better display, better low light camera, faster processor, water and dust resistance and more built-in storage, whereas the Huawei P9 is more portable and comes with a dual camera which is 12 MP in resolution. The camera on the Huawei P9 has been co-engineered in partnership with Lecia, which is renowned for making quality cameras.

Huawei P9 – Features and Specifications

Smartphone cameras are becoming very important as it is a great way to snap the occasional photo we will come across unexpectedly. The Huawei P9 is such a device which comes with an impressive camera. The camera comes with a dual camera setup which is designed to reinvent smartphone photography. This has been engineered in partnership with Lecia.

The smartphone has been designed in a way to meet a variety of users. The device is able to compete well even with flagship devices produced by Apple, Samsung and LG.

Design

The Huawei P9 comes with a great and elegant design. The edges of the device are chamfered. This provides smoothness for the curved edge glass transition and the metal back plate. The sides and corners of the device are rounded to provide comfort to the hand. The smartphone comes with a dual lens snapper which is a key highlight of this smartphone. It is a nice device to touch and hold. Although the size of the display is big, it is light and not as large as some would expect. The volume rocker and the power key are on the right side of the device. The bottom of the device houses a USB Type-C port where the charging cable can be supported in either way. Older cables cannot be supported by this port. The back of the device consists of a fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner which comes with the device is fast and reliable and fails rarely. This is due to the integration made between the software.

Display

The display has been designed in such a way that the smartphone does not come with a bezel. A black border, which becomes visible when the device is turned on, surrounds the device. The display comes with a resolution of 1080 X 1920 pixel display. The size of the display stands at 5.2 inches. Unfortunately, it does not support QHD as with latest flagship devices, but the user will be happy with the 424 ppi. This resolution will be able to deliver smooth and detailed imagery. The lower resolution will also mean that the GPU will go through less strain when running graphic intensive games. This will improve the battery life as well. One downside of a lower resolution display is the color inaccuracy which is even visible to the naked eye. This display will comprise of a bluish tint which dominates the whites. Sometimes the screen may feel over saturated. For a typical user, these features may not be a big deal, but the artificial look on the display may become evident to even him. The brightness of the display is 450 nits.

Processor

The smartphone is powered by a Kirin 955 SoC, which comprises of an octa-core processor. The device runs smoothly without any type of lag. 3D games are able to run at a high frame rate without any issues. The processor is able to handle any task thrown at it with ease.

Storage

The internal storage on the device is 32 GB. The storage available for the user is 25GB. There is also a microSD card for expansion.

Camera

The camera on the device is also impressive. It comes with two 12 MP cameras which consist of an aperture of f/2.2. The cameras have been made in collaboration with Lecia, which is known to make quality cameras and optics. One of the cameras has been designed to capture color photos while the other comes with a monochrome image capturing lens. With the use of software, the captured color image and the monochrome image are combined intelligently to create a quality image. The camera comes with a default mode which is easy and simple while the manual camera mode comes with a lot of photography controls like ISO, white balance and camera focus controls. The camera also consists of features like HDR, RAW support, and Burst mode but lacks the 4K video feature. The camera is able to capture good photos which are color accurate, detailed and sharp. At night, the smartphone is able to capture decent photos. The monochrome sensor on the camera helps in low light images as it is more sensitive to light.

Memory

The device comes with a memory of 3GB.

Operating System

The EMUI 4.1 is the software interface which interacts with the user. It overlays the Android 6.0 OS but does not feel anything close to stock Android. The setting which comes with the UI may be ideal for a power user but may be overwhelming for a typical user as they may never use some functions at all. The app drawer has been dropped.  All the apps that have been installed on the device are visible on the home screen where they can also be organized into a folder. This will make the UI simpler and efficient. The fingerprint scanner can also be used to secure certain apps. A built-in backup feature and a fitness tracker are great features that are included in this smartphone. Although the EMUI is a refinement of its previous version, it will take some time to get use to.

Connectivity

With the use of the Chrome Brower, web browsing has been made hassle free. The browsing experience will be fast and smooth. The device also comes with a triple cellular antenna design which adapts to the way the phone is being held in the hand. This will help in optimizing the reception on the device.

Battery Life

The battery capacity found on the device is 3000mAh. The battery takes time to charge when compared with its rivals.

Additional/ Special Features

The sound on the device is supplied from a single speaker found at the bottom of the device. Its quality may be average, but it is sufficiently loud, and no crackling can be heard. When the phone is in landscape mode, the speakers are prone to get covered by the users palms. The call quality on the device is also up to mark while the voices produced are natural and loud enough to be heard.

Samsung Galaxy S7 – Features and Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S7, which was released recently, is an impressive device. The device came in two variants and is available for sale now. The Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, which were released last year, were also exceptional devices. They came with an impressive design and had great performance. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge also come with the same repertoire.

Design

The design of the device is ultra slim which is only 7.9mm thick. The device is protected by dual and waterproof standards according to IP68. The back panel of the device comes with Gorilla Glass 5. The device comes in four color variants. The display uses touch force technology which opens up different menus according to the pressure applied on the display. The device edges have been elegantly designed. The hardware and software have been integrated to provide better performance for the user. The design of the device is sleek and made using premium quality metal.

Display

The size of the display is 5.1 inches, and it is powered by AMOLED technology. The QHD display is able to support a resolution of 1440 X 2560 pixels. This is the same resolution which had come with its predecessors.

Processor

The device comes with more features and is specially designed for power users. The device is powered the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and another variant is powered by the Exynos 8890 Octa core processor. The snapdragon processor is able to clock a speed of 2.15 GHz while the Exynos 8890 is able to clock a speed of 2.3 GHz. When both the processors are compared, the Exynos is able to have the upper hand over the other. When compared with the Samsung Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S7 is said to have a 30 % more efficient CPU as well as a 64 % better GPU.

Storage

The storage can be expanded with the help of a micro SD card this time. This feature was removed in the previous version. The micro SD card is filled with better capability this time.  The micro SD cards can be supported to up to 200GB. The device is also able to support a Dual SIM feature if the micro SD card is not needed. The built-in storage of the device will be 32 GB or 64 GB.

Camera

The rear camera on the device comes with a resolution of 12 MP while the front facing camera comes with a resolution of 5MP. The aperture of the lens of the rear camera comes with a resolution aperture of f/1.7 which is great for low light photography. The Samsung Galaxy S6 came with a resolution of 16MP whereas the Samsung Galaxy S6 comes with a resolution of 12 MP feel a bit disappointing. But the increase in just the pixel count does not mean that the image quality will see an improvement. The combination of 12 MP which will offer larger pixels with the aperture of f / 1.7 means images will have high quality even when captured in low lighting conditions. The camera is also capable of capturing 2160 at 320fps with HDR for capturing videos.

Memory

The memory that comes with the device is 4GB, which helps the device in multitasking and smooth operation without any lag. It also comes with UFC 2.0 which is useful for faster video recording and data storage.

Operating System

The device is powered by the Android Marshmallow OS, which has been over-layered by the Touch WIZ use interface. The interface is more user-friendly and is also customizable.

Battery Life

The battery is able to charge quickly and efficiently thanks to the quick charge feature which comes with the device. The phone can be quickly charged to 83% in just 30 minutes which is convenient. The battery capacity of the device will be 3000mAh. The battery will be non-removable. The battery capacity has been upgraded when compared with the Samsung Galaxy S6.

Additional/ Special Features

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is able to support Nano SIMs, which is a move toward the next level. The smartphone will also be available with single and Dual SIM variants.

Difference Between Huawei P9 and Samsung Galaxy S7

Design

Huawei P9: The Huawei P9 comes with the dimensions of 145 x 70.9 x 6.95 mm while the weight of the same stands at 144g. The body of the device is made up of metal and aluminum. The device is also secured using a fingerprint scanner which is operated via touch.

Samsung Galaxy S7: The Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with the dimensions of 142.4×69.6×7.9mm while the weight of the same stands at 152g. The body of the device is made up of metal and aluminum. The device is water and dust proof according to the IP 68 standard. The device is also secured using a fingerprint scanner which is operated via touch. The colors that the device comes in are Black, Gray, White and Gold.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the back of the device. The side of the same device is protected by a metal frame. The Huawei P9 is the slimmer and lighter of the two which makes it the most portable. The fingerprint scanner on the Huawei P9 is visible while it is hidden under the home button on the Samsung Galaxy S7.

Display

Huawei P9: The Huawei P9 comes with a display sized at 5.2 inches which comes with a resolution of 1080 X 1920 pixels. The pixel density of the device is 424 ppi while the display technology which powers the device is IPS LCD. The screen to body ratio of the device is 72.53%.

Samsung Galaxy S7: The Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with a display sized at 5.1 inches which comes with a resolution of 1440 X 2560 pixels. The pixel density of the device is 576 ppi while the display technology which powers the device is Super AMOLED. The screen to body ratio of the device is 70.63%.

It is clear that the Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with the superior display of the two, with a higher resolution and pixel density. The AMOLED display is also on of the leading displays in the smartphone market.

Camera

Huawei P9: The Huawei P9 has a dual rear camera which comes with a resolution of 12MP. The camera is assisted by a dual LED flash. The aperture on the camera lens is f / 2.2. The pixel size of the sensor is 1.25 microns.

Samsung Galaxy S7: The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a rear camera which comes with a resolution of 12MP. The camera is assisted by an LED flash. The aperture on the camera lens is f / 1.7. The pixel size of the sensor is 1.4 microns.  The sensor size stands at 1 / 2.5 inches while the focal length of the lens is 26mm. The camera comes with optical image stabilization and laser autofocus. The camera is also capable of capturing 4K video. The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 5 MP.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 camera is the superior camera of the two and can be expected to perform better in low light conditions when compared with the Huawei P9. It is worthy to note that the Huawei P9 comes with an RGB camera and a monochrome camera which are also aimed at improving the low-light performance of the camera.

Hardware

Huawei P9: The Huawei P9 is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 955 SoC, which comes with an octa-core processor which is capable of clocking a speed of 2.5 GHz. The graphics of the device is powered by an ARM Mali-T880 MP4 GPU. The built-in storage can be expanded with the help of a micro SD card. The memory that comes with the device is 3GB. The built-in storage on the device is 32 GB. The battery capacity of the device is 3000mAH which is not user removable.

Samsung Galaxy S7: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is powered by an Exynos 8 Octa SoC that comes with an octa-core processor which is capable of clocking a speed of 2.3 GHz. The graphics of the device are powered by an ARM Mali-T880GPU. The built-in storage can be expanded with the help of a microSD card. The memory that comes with the device is 4GB. The built-in storage on the device is 64 GB.

Both devices support a micro SD card to expand the storage. The Huawei P9 comes with a faster processor and the Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with a better RAM, but these may not be significant in terms of the performance.  The battery capacity of the device is 3000mAH and the battery is not user removable.

 Huawei P9 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 – Summary