Today we will introduce you to this two potential candidates: Huawei Mate SE vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018. One of them features 4GB RAM and Dual selfie camera. Let the showdown begins!

Huawei Mate SE vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs battle

Huawei released the Mate SE in the US on March 6 as a rebranded version of the company’s recent Honor 7X phone. Besides, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is the company’s newest upper mid-range phone with a dual-SIM and a similar glass-and-metal design. It boasts a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 1080 x 2220 resolution and slimmed down bezel. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate SE display size measures a 5.9-inch screen. Also, it comes with a 2160 x 1080 resolution and 18:9 ratio. If you prefer a more prominent display, then Huawei Mate SE is the one.

Under the hood, you’ll find the HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor in the Huawei Mate SE. For Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs, Exynos 7885 chipset runs the phone. Next, Huawei Mate SE delivers 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Whereas, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs is backed by 4GB RAM and slightly smaller 32GB ROM (varies in different markets). On the battery front, you’ll find a surprisingly large 3,340 mAh juice box in the Huawei Mate SE. In contrast, a 3000mAh battery powers the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018, which should see you through a day of use. Lastly, they both use Android 7 OS.

Move on to the photography aspect. Huawei Mate SE camera contains a dual 16MP + 2MP sensor in the back like the Huawei Honor 7X. Also, there is an 8MP shooter up front that suitable for the selfie lovers out there. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 features a 16MP rear camera with optical stabilisation and a f/1.7 lens. Up front, there is a dual-camera system consisting of a 16MP + 8MP that can blur the background on selfies for a DSLR-like portrait effect.

Huawei Mate SE vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 release dates and price

Huawei Mate SE price starts at $250 ~ RM 978  and is available worldwide. But Amazon is currently selling the Huawei Mate SE for $230 with free shipping. The Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 looks similar to the Galaxy S8 and costs just slightly less: $844.42 ~ RM. 2284. All the units are available in the colours black, gold and orchid grey. In the end, we think the Huawei Mate SE is a better choice with a good value, regarding its performance and more extensive storage.