Interconnection is a demanding service, every user requires a smooth, secure and reliable connection between their devices. As we are moving ahead with technologies, connectivity has started to lacking behind.

Interaction problems among devices have become a common but major issue. But thanks to Huawei, it has taken care of both Chinese as well as global users in this aspect. The company has sheltered its devices with Super Device and Device+ features and managed to offer efficient interconnection services.

So let’s begin our exploration with Super Device and Device+

HarmonyOS 3.0 Super Device

Launched with HarmonyOS 2.0, Super Device is a prominent feature that drives all HarmonyOS gadgets effectively. It allows you to connect and operate other smart devices just by using the smartphone. For instance, with one tap, users can control and manage smart homes, smart vehicles, and other eligible gadgets.

With the latest HarmonyOS version, Huawei has enhanced this feature to more extent. Consequently, various devices can be flexibly combined, interconnected, and coordinate with different Huawei IDs. This gives you instant results in smooth and efficient interactions between your devices.

As mentioned, Huawei introduced this feature with HarmonyOS 2.0. At that time, global users were also expecting to taste this feature on their devices. However, the company soon made it clear that HarmonyOS phone-oriented features will remain exclusive in China.

Though users have the chance to enjoy HarmonyOS eye-catching elements on other devices. Such as tablets, smartwatches, speakers, smart screens, and more. Yet, phone features are still in anticipation.

EMUI 12 Device+

To benefit global users with efficient interconnection, Huawei unveiled EMUI 12 with the Device+ feature. Just like Super Device, the respective feature allows you to collaborate with numerous devices.

It makes your tablet or smartphone a hub for nearby Huawei gadgets. As a result, you can easily manage your every handset with a single device. Despite Huawei has tried to provide all its users with equal benefits, here are some dissimilarities that will hype your urge for HarmonyOS 3.0 system.

Dissimilarities between Super Device and Device+

1. Multi-Device Task Center

Although both features exhibit some fascinating services for consumers. Yet, only Super Device features can operate several tasks between your different devices. In Super Device settings, users can enable a Multi-Device Task Center that allows switching tasks between devices logged into the same Huawei ID.

2. Nearby Devices Map

Yes, you will find a map of nearby devices when enabling the Super Device feature in contrast to Device+. It allows you to connect with supported devices on the map with just a drag-and-drop gesture.

Apart from these features, the rest of the things are similar. To summarize, we can say that Super Device and Device+ both play a significant role in providing an immersive user experience. However, I think Huawei has paid a little more attention to HarmonyOS 3.0 with some additional features than EMUI 12.

Meanwhile, EMUI still has equal part of Android inside rather than being a HarmonyOS based software.

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Battery icon:

A battery percentage is a number (numeric) that allows you to view the accurate battery level on your smartphone. Some phones don’t enable this feature by default.

Comparison:

For this comparison, we’ll look into the appearance, and how the percentage text appears around or inside the battery icon. Also, we’ll look into the additional options that each of these software offers to enhance the user experience.

iOS 16:

The notch on iPhone has forced Apple to oust battery percentage from its mobile software but iOS 16 has brought back this feature ono place. The battery icon is placed in landscape position including percentage text inside the battery icon. Both of these elements change colors into light and dark appearances based on the screen colors. It looks good.

Android 13:

The stock Android 13 has its own way of showing the battery percentage label on the right side of the battery icon (vertical). Yeah, it looks good. However, there’s no option of showing the battery percent inside the icon.

EMUI 12:

EMUI 12 and HarmonyOS share the same typography for battery labels but there’s a difference between them. EMUI 12 shows the percentage label on the left and HarmonyOS on the right. Also, this two software offer you to show battery-level text either inside the battery icon, on the side, or not at all.

One UI 5:

Samsung also follows Android’s tradition because One UI also comes with a vertical battery icon but a battery percentage level on the left side. It is a decent look-through.

MIUI 13:

Xiaomi MIUI brings you both options to show percentages inside the icon (landscape) or on the right side. But one thing to mention is that its in-icon battery doesn’t clearly show the label.

OxygenOS 13:

OxygenOS is quite interesting and comes with more options than any of the above-mentioned contenders to show improve the aesthetics of the battery percentage area.

There are two ways to customize the feature – one for the battery style and battery percentage.

Battery style has:

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical
3. Loop
4. Do not show

Percentage style:

1. Inside battery icon
2. Outside battery icon
3. Do not show

These options make it the most interactive provider of battery percentage settings. However, the appearance still lacks proper visibility for all of the available options.

Winner:

So, which is the winner? It’s iOS 16, followed by HarmonyOS. iOS uses a full-color fill to show the battery percentage inside the icon. Also, the battery icon is a big tall and maintained width as compared to other software. This allows Apple to increase the text size. If the battery level decreases, the battery icon doesn’t decrease the level, which keeps the percentage text visible.

HarmonyOS and EMUI 12 battery percentage visibility is quite good and deserves second place. However, one thing to note is that none of these have a better in-icon label than iOS 16.

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What is Control Panel:

Control Center allows you to enable or disable various instant features without requiring you to open them entirely on the Settings menu. This feature is similar to quick settings in Android phones.

iOS 15:

iOS 15 Control center allows you to access the control center with a swipe downwards from the top right corner of the screen.

From there you can manage connectivity such as BlueTooth, WiFi, Airplane mode, and more. On the other hand, you can control playback, as well as brightness and sound sliders.

Furthermore, you can edit these switches from the Settings and add more shortcuts.

iOS 16:

iOS 16 brings you the same Control Center as iOS 16 and there are no major changes found in appearance. Meanwhile, the options remain the same as well.

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Time to dive in.

EMUI 11: Quick Settings

EMUI 11 quick settings have the traditional quick access icons with a switch feature, which you can enable or disable with a tap. Other than that, you can also change the brightness level through the slider.

Furthermore, the notification panel is attached to the quick settings. Similar to the last version, the EMUI 11 also comes with various customization features to add/remove icons.

The panel has a soft background color that helps you differentiate between the icon and the background.

EMUI 12: Control Panel

EMUI 12 comes with a brand new Control Panel, which is a combination of various services in one place. The Control panel includes a media controller, and smart device manager that helps you connect and control devices such as tablets, FreeBuds, and Smartwatches.

That’s not it, Huawei has retained the quick settings icons from EMUI 11 and added them inside the control panel.

The EMUI 12 control panel has a better appearance with lots of new features. On the flip side, you can edit the switches or disable the smart device panel as per your preference.

We’ll soon bring you the next comparison, until then stay connected.

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Diving right away, iOS 16 doesn’t bring any major changes to the home screen as the icons, fonts, and notifications indicator remain the same as in iOS 15. However, a major change that you’ll see on the home screen of iOS 16 includes the new “Search” widget above the bottom dock.

Interestingly, this works as a search button but when you switch screens, you’ll see an indicator and as the screen stops, your phone’s screen turns indicators into a search widget.

The rest of the home screen features remain unchanged at the moment, as you can delete any app by tapping and holding on the icon and adding new widgets via the same process. However, iOS 16 is still under beta testing and we may see optimum change with this upcoming version.

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Dark Mode:

Dark Mode is a feature that is now available as part of Android, HarmonyOS, and iOS software. The feature helps you to apply a darker color scheme over the light interface to prevent eye strain in low light conditions. On the flip side, the dark mode also saves battery.

What are we gonna do?

Below, we’ll examine each of the smartphone software in their dark mode for the given part of the user interface:

1. Quick Settings
2. Settings Menu
3. Dialer

As we use them the most in our day-to-day operations of smartphones.

Without further due, let’s begin our Huawei EMUI 12 vs HarmonyOS 2 vs Stock Google Android 12 vs Samsung One UI 4.1 vs Apple iOS 15 and Xiaomi MIUI 13 dark mode comparison.

EMUI 12:

In comparison to the last generation, EMUI 12 has good dark mode effects throughout the user interface, the use of dark gray and subtle black looks amazing. The use of light color icon background is really helpful and doesn’t shade much of the contrast if you look over them. Unlike the Control Panel shortcut switches, Huawei has tried to keep the user interface adequate contrast, which makes it very easy to adapt for long hours use case scenarios.

HarmonyOS 2:

The user interface used in EMUI 12 is derived from HarmonyOS 2.0 and they both are identical. check the screenshot below.

Stock Android 12:

Stock Android 12 has brought a lot of new changes in the user interface, quick settings tile system, and material you design. The user interface is surely intriguing and easy to navigate but by default, the quick settings tiles on the stock Android 12 maintain dark mode. Once enabled a dark gray color is applied to the Settings menu. Moving on, the software uses Google’s Phone app’s dialer, which is also used by Xiaomi in MIUI 13. The overall look and feel of the Android 12 dark mode is satisfying. Yet, everyone is free to try the Material you dynamic theme for maximized user experience.

One UI 4.1:

Samsung has been one of the best players when it comes to the dark mode features, the phone maker has introduced this feature on One UI, even before it came by default on the Android project.

The One UI 4.1 has further enhanced the accuracy and the color balance between foreground and background colors in the user interface elements. You will find these changes throughout the user interface.

Such as the Settings menu, you’ll find the shape of the background used in the menu items feels encompassing with the icon as well as the text label. Meanwhile, the use of a high tone on the dialer is perfect to know which button you are pressing to dial your calls.

The overall appearance of the Samsung One UI 4.1 dark mode is comfortable to the eye and it deserves praise.

iOS 15:

In iOS 15, Apple has kept the control center sleek, which looks the same once the dark mode is enabled or disabled. Yet, the translucent background changes along with the wallpapers once you apply the dark mode to the phone.

Moving on, iOS 15 has brought in the round shapes in the background of Settings menu options, which is a nice touch to look in dark mode and had a sharp appearance in the predecessor.

The color in the icons is also crafted with care as they remain the same in the light theme.

Despite its short search screen, I like the way, Apple has designed the round number pad on iOS, it is still, one of the best dialers that looks simple and elegant in dark mode.

MIUI 13:

The dark mode feature on MIUI devices looks decent. Once you tap on dark mode, the phone tries to maintain the color composition and it seems like it is fighting to showcase the changes from the light theme.

The appearance of MIUI 13 dark mode is not supported by its font system, which is a kind of a bummer. As mentioned above, the software is keen to use the Google phone app on the global market, which is a good choice to go with for phone calls.

The overall look of MIUI 13 is decent but not good nor above.

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Along with easy, secure, and informative content, both OEMs offer a confidential model to not store users’ data in history, cookies, and site data. Today we are trying to compare Huawei Browser and Samsung Internet to see which company offers better and safer browsing in Secret Mode for its users.

Before going ahead with the title, don’t forget to share which smartphones you are using and how’s your experience with them.

Now let’s dive into Huawei Browser vs Samsung Internet Secret Mode.

Samsung Internet Browser:

Samsung provides a fast, reliable, and simple web browser for smartphones and tablets. It also brings a secret browsing mode that allows users to browse privately without leaving a trace in their history and save from being tracked by others.

In particular, webpage bookmarks saved in secret mode only appear when the secret mode is enabled, and your browsing history, cookies, cache, and ID/password will be cleared as soon as you exit secret mode.

Here’s how to enable Secret Mode:

• Open the Samsung Internet app

• Then click on ‘Tabs’ bottom of the toolbar

• Now turn on the ‘Secret Mode’

• Once you’ve finished browsing privately, tap the ‘tabs’ icon again and hit the ‘Turn off Secret Mode’
• Or you can directly enable it by long-pressing the Samsung Internet icon

Huawei Browser:

Huawei Browser has no sync feature for your Huawei account. This is not necessarily a criticism, as many prefer not to have this type of account functionality. Of course, all local features can still provide a complete browsing experience.

And when you don’t want your browsing history or other information to be seen by others, turning on private mode is a good idea. Huawei Browser protects your search process from being tracked to ensure your private experience

Here’s how to enable private browsing mode:

• Open the Browser home page

• Then click on the square icon to right on the Home page

• Now enable the Private Mode option

• Touch to close it again

Here’s the conclusion:

Both the Samsung and Huawei Browser have their uniquely featured search engines, notable both are more likely to be faster than Google Chrome. Their reclusive feature makes them more anonymous for users.

Huawei and Samsung browsing go a step further to make your experience even more secure with the ad-blocking and night mode features. Below you can check some highlighted features of Samsung and Huawei Browser apps.

Here are some highlighted features of the Huawei Browser:

• Novels
• Podcast Functions
• Night Mode
• Incognito Mode
• Download Manager
• PC UA
• Ad Blocking

Highlights of Samsung Internet Browser:

• Ad blockers
• A password-protected Secret mode
• Customization options
• Smooth scrolling and great performance
• Smart Anti-tracking for secret mode

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Smartphones have different options to organize the home screen or simply put, customize it. You can change the wallpaper, theme, and more. Android 12 phones and later can even customize the color of the system user interface based on the color palette generated by the current wallpaper.

But what about apps, is there any way to clean up installed apps and make them functional? Well, EMUI 12 and HarmonyOS 2 run their own league and Large Folders is a feature that we could rely on for this task.

Large Folders allow you to group the phone’s on-screen apps and enable you to use them directly from the grouped apps folder. Meanwhile, all of that accessibility comes without opening the folder first, which makes it one of the best and most useful features to categorize apps on EMUI 12 and HarmonyOS 2.

Appearance and difference:

There are no major or minor differences that have been found in both softwares for the Large Folders feature. However, you may find the HarmonyOS version a bit smoother as compared to EMUI 12.

How to use:

All you need to do is to tap and hold any on-screen app and drag and drop it on another on-screen app. But won’t this make a standard app folder? Don’t worry, the real action starts from here.

Touch and hold that standard folder to show a popup menu, from there select “Enlarge” to enlarge the folder. From here you use the apps without opening the folder first.

However, you also have the feature to shrink this large folder back to standard mode. To do that, you need to tap on and hold the large folder and select “Shrink”  to shrink the size of the folder.

So, what do you think about the Large folders feature difference in both of these Huawei softwares? Let us know via the poll linked below.\

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Below you can check the comparison between Android 13 Beta and EMUI 12 control panel vs quick settings head to head.

Android 13:

Android 13 brings you the tile system inherited from the Android 12, the animations have been smoothening a bit as compared to its predecessor and the brightness slider has been moved to the top rather than staying on the bottom. The tile system is ready for your large clicks and can be reordered from tile settings.

On the flip side, the quick settings also integrate settings and a power key, which is very essential for quick handling and removes the hassle of using a physical power key.

Material You – Dynamic Theme:

Since its introduction in Android 12, Google has brought in a new dynamic theming option for the consumers who want to customize their Android devices with new colors. Therefore, Android 13 also comes with the same Dynamic theming option, which is a plus point for Android 13 users.

EMUI 12:

Coming to the EMUI 12, Huawei has designed the Control Panel to work as a multi-service hub. Once a user swipes down from the top right corner of the screen, the screen showcases various widgets and features including a music widget, network widget, quick settings panel, smart devices, and smart connected devices.

This is the most intriguing part of the EMUI 12 control panel, which allows you to manage multiple services without opening and searching through the Settings. Similar to other quick settings features, you can also edit and rearrange the order of the corresponding widget based on their available features.

Still, features such as a dynamic theme and a missing virtual power button could have become a big hit and increased the user experience of EMUI 12.

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However, the latest version from both of these mobile operating systems – Android 12 and iOS 15 draws special attention from the consumers. However, a comparison between them could bring us a good standing point of what is changed over time with their latest versions.

Now, we seek to compare Android 12 and iOS 15 features, starting with quick settings that bring a lot of accessibility for the consumers. The quick setting helps you to get the most commonly used features with the access of your taps.

Android 12:

Android 12 comes with a new tile-based quick settings panel that has accessible quick settings icons. The icons are big and touch won’t be missed. The icons alignment is quite simple and arranged in two verticle columns.

These tiles are editable and could be rearranged from one place to another. Aside from some general customizations, the new Android 12 has a Material You design that generates color pallets based on the wallpaper of your phone’s home screen.

These color palettes could apply throughout the user interface of your Android 12 smartphone on the system level. This customization feature is pretty awesome and really appreciatable.

iOS 15:

iOS 15 on the other hand, keeps everything simple, the translucent background adds the perfect touch to the overall design of the icons on front. Switch icons are arranged in justified sections for each feature.

In comparison to Android 12, iOS 15 quick settings you get the most done on the same screen without grabbing extra space. On the other hand, Android 12 dials are big and take a bit more space as compared to iOS 15.

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