The iPhone XR, Huawei Nova 4, and Samsung Galaxy A8s are some of the best phones on the market this year, and you might want to consider getting one of them if you’re planning to replace or upgrade your phone. Here’s a brief comparison of the three smartphones that can help you choose what’s best for your needs.
Performance
The iPhone XR is powered by the A12 Bionic chipset and 3GB RAM. The processor makes the iOS fluid to operate.
The Kirin 970 processor powers the Huawei Nova 4. The phone has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage space. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with GPU Turbo for an enhanced mobile gaming experience.
The Samsung Galaxy A8s is a classy and solid midrange phone with a Snapdragon 710 processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage.
Overall Look and Screen Resolution
The iPhone XR is available in red, blue, yellow, coral, black, and white. The edges around the phone are aluminum, but the color is metallic. The phone has a notch. There’s no home button, and the screen is edge-to-edge. The XR has a large 6.1-inch LCD screen. The Liquid Retina Display has a 1792 × 828 resolution.
The Huawei Nova 4 is available in blue, pearl white, black, and honey red. Its glass body measures 0.3 inches thick and weighs 6 ounces. The phone has a 2310 × 1080 resolution, and the screen houses the punch-hole selfie camera at the top-left corner.
The Galaxy A8s has a curved rear and a mostly flat front. It is available in blue, gray, and green gradient colors. The A8s has an IPS LCD display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution. Like the Nova 4, it features a punch-hole design, which Samsung has branded the Infinity-O. It is the first Samsung phone to sport an in-screen front camera.
Camera Specifications
The iPhone XR has a 12-megapixel lens, f/1.8 aperture, and optical image stabilization. It can record 4K videos at 60 fps and stereo sound. It is also equipped with a Smart HDR, which enables the use of the portrait mode without the need for a secondary lens.
The standard Nova 4 packs a 25-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture and electronic image stabilization. It also has a 1080p video recording feature. The High Version of the Nova 4 is equipped with a 48-megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a second 16-megapixel camera lens.
Meanwhile, the A8s has a slightly more complex triple-lens setup. The main camera is a 24-megapixel lens with f/1.7 aperture, the secondary camera is a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor, and the third camera is a 5-megapixel depth sensor.
Battery Performance
The iPhone XR has a 2,942 mAh battery that supports fast charging, but its cable isn’t included. The Huawei Nova 4’s battery is much improved, with a 3,750 mAh capacity. The A8s has a 3,400 mAh battery that also supports fast charging.
The Takeaway
The choice is up to you if you want to sell your phone and purchase one of these as a replacement. The XR, Nova 4, and A8s are good alternatives to their respective company’s flagship phones minus the hefty price.