Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 8 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 9:25 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) Compare Huawei Honor 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)

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27 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core160% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+32GB (21GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+424 PPI105% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5.2"16% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)17% Lighter
LTPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
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Model	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 8 Standard edition FRD-L04	Galaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	Canada, USA	India, Malaysia, Singapore
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2016	1/1/2016
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Display type	LTPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
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: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 8 (32GB L04)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.779W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)