After the huge progress of the main Chinese smartphones manufacturers in 2018, Samsung just cannot stop launching mid-range phones in this first half of 2019. The latest one and also one of the most impressive ones is the Samsung Galaxy A60, which may become one of the most wanted devices in the upper midrange segment. But it has a lot of rivals in its price range. Among them, there are the new Nokia X71 and the Huawei P30 Lite, which have a high chance of cannibalizing each other’s sales. Through this specs comparison, you may be able to discover which one fits your needs
Samsung Galaxy A60 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Nokia X71
| Samsung Galaxy A60 | Huawei P30 Lite | Nokia X71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 155.2 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm | 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, 159 grams | 157.2 x 76.5 x 8 mm, 180 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.15 inches, 1080 x 2312p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2316p (Full HD+), 400 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 32 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.2 32 MP front camera |
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3500 mAh, fast charging 15W | 3340 mAh, fast charging 18W | 3500 mAh, fast charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
A lot of people think that punch-hole displays are the future, as they do not need the hated notch, neither a complex slider mechanism to minimize the bezels around the display without getting rid of the front camera. And both Samsung Galaxy A60 and Nokia X71 come with impressive punch-hole displays. They are almost full borderless thanks to this solution, without needing a notch or a slider. Huawei P30 Lite has a classic waterdrop notch, so it is nothing so special. I mostly like the Samsung Galaxy A60 because of both its punch-hole front camera and its elegant gradient colors on the back, as well as a more compact design than Nokia X71.
Display
In each case you get a classic IPS LCD display, so do not expect big changes between the image quality. There will surely be minor differences in brightness, contrast, viewing angles etc, but probably they will not be very noticeable. There is just a slight difference even in the form factors and the dimensions of these displays. As said above, Samsung Galaxy A60 and Nokia X71 come with punch-hole displays as well as a similar diagonal. Huawei P30 Lite has a way smaller panel and a waterdrop notch, but it is also a more compact device, easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket.
Specs & Software
There is no challenge here, the Samsung Galaxy A60 is the winner. The Samsung’s midrange takes the performance award thanks to its powerful Snapdragon 675 chipset, that is more or less at the same level as the Snapdragon 710 (slightly better CPU, but inferior GPU). Nokia X71 and Huawei P30 Lite are not so different when it comes to the hardware side, but I personally prefer the Nokia X71 for its better GPU and Android One installed. However, we are not talking about relevant performance improvements in any case, especially because all of these devices come in the same memory configuration: 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
Camera
Here it will be a hard fight, and we can not give you a definitive opinion until we test the camera department of the Samsung Galaxy A60. Indeed, on the paper, the Galaxy A60 seems impressive with its 32 MP main sensor on the back, but the Nokia X71 may still be better with its even more impressive 48 MP camera, Carl Zeiss optics and the capability to record 4K videos. On the other hand, both Samsung Galaxy A60 and Huawei P30 Lite seem to sport a better front camera with a high 32 MP resolution. So, judging from the specs on the paper, Nokia X71 looks like the one which could offer more, with the Samsung Galaxy A60 right behind it.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy A60 and Nokia X71 come with the biggest battery thanks to a capacity of 3500 mAh. We still do not know which one will last more on a single charge, but given that Nokia X71 has the bloatware-free Android One, it might have longer battery life. However, we will be able to give a definitive verdict only after testing the software optimization.
Price
While Nokia X71 and Huawei P30 Lite debuted with a €290 price tag, Samsung Galaxy A60 costs €270. At the end of the day, the price does not make the difference, but on the paper, the better processor and the well-balanced specs of the Samsung Galaxy A60 do, at least in my opinion. However, some may prefer the faster and more constant updates of the Nokia X71, as well as its amazing rear cameras. Which one would you pick?
Samsung Galaxy A60 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Nokia X71: PROs and CONS
Nokia X71
PROs
- Great design
- Good battery life
- Android One
- Nice cameras
CONS
- Costlier
Huawei P30 Lite
PROs
- Compact
- Great cameras
- Worldwide availability
- NFC
CONS
- Lower-end hardware
Samsung Galaxy A60
PROs
- Great design
- Nice cameras
- Higher-end hardware
- Micro SD dedicated slot
CONS
- Limited availability (for now)
