Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Express phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2017 6:05 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:33 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Express X Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437) Compare Huawei Honor 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)

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26 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core133% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR44 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+428 PPI107% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5.15"14% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 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
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)14% Lighter
LTPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus 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

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 9 STF-AL00 standard edition 4GB RAM (STF-AL00)	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Express i437 4G, Samsung SGH-i437
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	6/27/2017	11/1/2012
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Display type	LTPS LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.15" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (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)	428 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black • Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min • EMUI 5.1	• Colors: Titanium Gray • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • S Beam • WiFi dual-band • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)	Galaxy Express (SGH-i437)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered