Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Comparison between Huawei Mate 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 15 W
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 33,273 :1
- against 4.439 :1
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 157 g
- against 169 g
- Usable Surface
- 76.1 %
- against 73.2 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G71 MP8 | Mali-T880 MP12 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 171,653 | 299,737 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 406 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,380 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 4 × Cortex-A73 at 2.4 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz | Snapdragon 820 configuration: quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo). Exynos 8890 configuration: octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose and 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53). |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey | Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 150.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 157 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.2 % | 76.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
| Talk time | — | 27 h |
| Music playback time | — | 74 h |
Display
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 534 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 33,273 :1 Best value | 4.439 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 3G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.26 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.43 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LON-L29, LON-AL00 | SM-G935F, SM-G935FD, SM-G935W8, SM-G9350, SM-G935S, SC-02H, SM-G935K, SM-G935L, SM-G935R4, SCV33, SM-G935X, SM-G935VC, SM-G935D |
Features
| Specification | Mate 9 Pro | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay |
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