Samsung DeX vs. Huawei Easy Projection: Which is better?
Mobile computing is becoming a huge market day by day, and the tech giants are also working tirelessly to set themselves apart with their products. As such, Samsung Dex and Huawei Easy Projection are two of the next-generation mobile computing technologies that can turn your phone into a standard computer.
Samsung Dex was first introduced by Samsung in 2018, and the first mobile phones to support this feature were Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. Currently, all of the brand’s flagship Galaxy smartphones and tabs have this feature. The base of Samsung Dex is the multi-window mode of Android N, but Samsung further customizes it for the extra features. In particular, the UI of Dex will give you the same feeling as it is identical to PC interfaces.
On the other hand, the Huawei Easy Projection, as the name suggests, was developed by Huawei. It is based on their EMUI or Emotion UI. It was first introduced in 2017 on the Huawei Mate 10 smartphone. Currently, many of the brand’s flagship devices, including the Mate, Honor, and Ps series, feature Easy Projection functionality. Typically, you need an HDMI dongle to connect an external display and use Easy Projection mode. However, with the Huawei EMUI 9.0 in action, you can now use it wirelessly.
In the following, we will try to give you a detailed comparison between Samsung Dex and Easy Projection.
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Interface
Samsung Dex
What you will love about Dex is its well-optimized UI to ensure productivity. There are interactive scrollbars, mouse pointers, keyboard shortcuts, horizontal navigation, and other features that make it a factual companion to get your work done. In addition, there are features like drag-and-drop selection, new window, text selection, etc., that will help you get your work done quickly.
Samsung Dex UI
With mouse and keyboard support and optimized features, you can easily browse the UI just like on a PC. You can run five apps in a row in different windows. And the windows are also resizable to make your work easier. Below is a taskbar that shows you the running applications. Dex also shows you the notification as a pop-up in the lower right corner of the screen, just like Windows 10.
Huawei Easy Projection
The most impressive thing about Easy Projection is its user interface. It’s so good that it’s hard to tell it’s based on the Android operating system. We have to say, Huawei has done its best to give you the same feeling and productivity as a standard computer. By default, it shows you the files, browser, Chrome, email, etc. on the home page. There is a menu button that allows you to browse the app menu. In the bottom taskbar, it shows you the running applications.
Huawei Easy Projection UI
In the lower right corner of the UI, you will find navigation buttons along with a notification center, which is identical to Windows 10. From there, you can control sound, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other connections. As with Samsung Dex, you can use multiple windows, resize windows, drag & drop, and perform other tasks.
Hardware Requirement
Samsung Dex
- The first requirement is a Samsung phone. Samsung Dex supports most Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones starting with S8. It also includes the Note series and Galaxy Tabs.
- You need an external display. This can be a portable monitor, TV, or projector with HDMI support and Full HD ratio.
- Peripherals required for Samsung Dex include the DeX Station, Dex Pad, or Samsung Multiport Adapter. Note that you can also use any compatible third-party video adapter. Depending on the configuration, you will also need a wired/wireless keyboard and mouse.
Easy Projection
- A Huawei Mate, Honor, or Ps series smartphone, released after 2017, equipped with the Easy Projection PC mode
- External displays such as TVs or PC monitors. If you opt for wireless projection, the monitor must be wireless.
- A video adapter (USB C to VGA/HDMI). You can also use docking stations or multiport adapters to connect wired/wireless I/O peripherals. Also, make sure you have a wireless mouse/keyboard for video adapter connectivity.
App Compatibility
Samsung Dex
You can use most Android applications on Samsung Dex. However, not all of them will work efficiently. Currently, Dex is mainly optimized for productivity apps. These include Microsoft Office programs, Skype, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, TeamViewer, etc. On these applications, you can perform all kinds of tasks, just like on a PC.
Apart from that, apps that come with a resizable window and comply with Android N standards for multiple windows work efficiently on Dex. Apps with fixed-size windows also work, but you cannot use them in full-screen mode. Apps that are widget-based or require finger touch may not work efficiently on Dex.
Easy Projection
The app compatibility of Easy Projection is also the same as Samsung Dex. However, not many applications are optimized for this platform. One thing that is good about Easy Projection is that most apps here load in rotated windows. This allows them to adapt better to full-screen mode than Samsung Dex. With the easy projection mode, you can also view the apps on the standard model from the monitor if there are problems otherwise.
Performance
Samsung Dex
When it comes to performance, Dex can easily stay above Easy Projection. In particular, you can use Dex as a full-featured PC for handling documents, spreadsheets, and other things. Dex is also very well optimized for video conferencing, web browsing, etc.
Easy Projection
On the other hand, Easy Projection offers you a smoother browsing experience. However, none of the apps, except the default apps, are optimized to improve your work experience or productivity. On the other hand, both Dex and Easy Projection are not as useful for other work such as programming, graphic design, etc.
So, Which Is Better?
Both Samsung Dex and Huawei Easy Projections have their pros and cons. In terms of optimizations, ease of use, and smoothness, however, Dex is more like a standard PC than Huawei Easy Projection. The home interface and navigation system of Dex and Easy Projection are good. But when it comes to using the apps and working on them, Dex will be a better companion for you.
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