Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei GR5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 11:01 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 9:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 XHuawei GR5 2017 (32GB)15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

07PointsSamsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)

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15 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
+2.1Ghz 64bit Octa-Core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP8% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage More SIM card slots. You can choose more carriers.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

5.5"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Model	GR5 2017 (32GB)	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L22, Huawei Brooklyn	Galaxy J4 J400F/Dual-sim, SM-J400FZKDINS
Country or region available	Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam	United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	January, 2017	May, 2018
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)	77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Operating system	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Hardware	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit - HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.1Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (10GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G network	BLL-L21 model: UMTS 900/1900/2100 BLL-L22 model: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 BLL-L21 model: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38) BLL-L22 model: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Hall effect Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold - Metal body - Emotion UI 4.1 - 2.5D glass screen - LED notification - DTS audio - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Gold, Orchid Gray - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1380 minutes \| 23 hours \| 1 day	1200 minutes \| 20 hours \| 0.8 day
Standby	39000 minutes \| 650 hours \| 27.1 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.356W/kg (head) \| 1.492W/kg (body)