Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2019 5:58 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite 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 Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)

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!

27 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core148% 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
+64GB (50GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+409 PPI98% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+6.3"40% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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)
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP12 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 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times 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
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
+3750 mAh83% 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
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)31% Lighter
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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.

19 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L01 Single-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney	Galaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa	India, Malaysia, Singapore
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	9/12/2018	1/1/2016
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	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	600/150 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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 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
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 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) + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3750 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	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)