Huawei G8
#4508
Nokia 3.1
#3757Category Breakdown
Huawei G8
Nokia 3.1
Performance
57.055.5
Camera
47.428.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.223.4
Build
0.274.4
Connectivity
50.960.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.038.7
Summary
- The Huawei G8 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better clarity compared to the Nokia 3.1's 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, while the Nokia utilizes a Mediatek MT6750, with both offering similar RAM options.
- The G8's rear camera includes optical image stabilization, enhancing photo quality, whereas the Nokia lacks this feature but has a higher resolution selfie camera at 8 MP.
- Battery capacities are comparable, with the G8 at 3000 mAh and the Nokia at 2990 mAh.
- The G8 runs on an older version of Android but can be upgraded, while the Nokia 3.1 benefits from Android One, ensuring a more streamlined software experience.
- Build quality differs, with the G8 being slightly heavier and made primarily of metal, while the Nokia combines glass and plastic with an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei G8
Nokia 3.1
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Also known as Huawei GX8
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~310 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2990 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2990 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 76.5 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 3.01 x 0.30 in)
146.3 x 68.7 x 8.7 mm (5.76 x 2.70 x 0.34 in)
Weight
167 g
138.3 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass