Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate 8
Infinix Note 5 Stylus
Performance
71.262.5
Camera
66.154.5
Display
73.158.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
76.177.8
Connectivity
64.649.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.944.6
Summary
- The Huawei Mate 8 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the Infinix Note 5 Stylus also has an aluminum back but is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Both phones have a 6.0-inch display, but the Note 5 Stylus offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Mate 8 is powered by the Kirin 950 chipset, which may provide better efficiency compared to the MediaTek Helio P23 in the Note 5 Stylus.
- The Mate 8's camera includes optical image stabilization and can record 1080p video, whereas the Note 5 Stylus can capture 4K video but lacks OIS.
- Both devices have a 4000mAh battery, but the Mate 8 supports faster charging at 18W compared to the 10W of the Note 5 Stylus.
- Software-wise, the Mate 8 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to Nougat), while the Note 5 Stylus benefits from a more recent Android 8.1 with Android One, offering a cleaner software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate 8
Infinix Note 5 Stylus
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Also known as Huawei Ascend Mate8
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 950 (16 nm)
Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880 MP4
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF, OIS
16 MP (wide), f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 37% in 30 min
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.1 x 80.6 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 3.17 x 0.31 in)
158 x 75 x 8.4 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown
Bordeaux Red, Charcoal Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.49 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (NXT-L09)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (NXT-L29)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

