Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/8/2018 7:24 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) X Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)

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31 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2244 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+381 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.53"31% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+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/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP4 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) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)23% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

19 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB nano-Memory / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei Himalayan	Galaxy J2 Pro J250M/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018	1/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)	72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.53" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	381 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273931 (v7) Geekbench: 9793 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory 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	1400/200 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	HMA-L09 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 HMA-AL00 / HMA-TL00 / HMA-L29 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/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: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered