Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) vs Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear 2 vs Huawei Honor 5A devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/9/2018 8:48 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:17 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 5A X Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.63"
AMOLED

320x320

2
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) Compare Samsung Gear 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	vs	26 Advantages Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
+68 grams (2.38 ounces)106% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1GHz 64bit Quad-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner
320x320 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
278 PPI	vs	+294 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.63"	vs	+5"2 times Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
300 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh6 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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Model	Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Other model names	Samsung Gear 2 R380, Samsung SM-R380 Gear 2	Huawei Honor 5A Dual-Sim, Huawei LYO-L21
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Russia
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	4/1/2014	6/1/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	36.9 x 58.4 millimeters (1.45 x 2.3 in)	72.5 x 144.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.68 in)
Weight	68 grams (2.38 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	1.63" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x320 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	278 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
System version	Tizen 2.2.1	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
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	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
USB	Not supported	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	300 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Not supported	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Gold Brown, Orange • WatchON Remote • S-Voice • Watch compatible with Android 4.3 or higher • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Emotion UI 3.1 • VoLTE • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.122W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.09W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered