Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 9:18 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) Compare Honor 400 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)

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!

29 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR54 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1264x2736 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+460 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.55"31% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP26 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5300 mAh104% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP65 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)33% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
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Model	400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9	Galaxy J3 2016 Dual-Sim J3109
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025	11/1/2015
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	5000nits[peak] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
System version	Android 15	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	MagicOS 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.63GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5300 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.995W/kg (head), 0.845W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.618W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)