Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
4.5"
TFT
TFT
540x960
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
4.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1850
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!
22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
(front) VGA (640x480) |
4G LTE |
100 Mbps |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Change model | ||
Model | Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Express II G3815 | Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | South Korea |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2013 | 1/1/2012 |
Depth | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in) | 68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in) |
Weight | 134 grams (4.69 ounces) | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 4.65" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 245 PPI | 316 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Qualcomm Adreno 220 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 8GB | 16GB |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 800/900/1800/2600 | LTE Cat3 (Bands 5) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Digital TV |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 1850 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 11 hours | 5.9 hours |
Standby | 480 hours (20 days) | 290 hours (12.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Blue, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework | • Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea) • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) | Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body) | 0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body) | 0.159W/kg (head) |