Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 4e vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.15"
IPS
IPS
1080x2312
24
MP
MP
32mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2050
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB)
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28 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 18 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| +11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| Model | Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) |
| Other model names | εδΈΊ nova 4e MAR-TL00, Marie-TL00, Huawei P30 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G J120FN NFC |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/26/2019 | 1/1/2016 |
| Depth | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in) | 69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in) |
| Weight | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.15" inches | 4.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2312 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 415 PPI | 207 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| 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 |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) | 8GB (4GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| 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) 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) |
| 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 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | Not supported |
π· Camera | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 5632x4224 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 | feature not registered | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3340 mAh | 2050 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 12 hours |
| Standby | 293 hours (12.2 days) | 240 hours (10 days) |
β Other features | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| 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 | β’ Colors: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White β’ EMUI 9.0 β’ 3D curved glass β’ Oleophobic coating screen β’ Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18 | β’ Colors: Black, White, Gold |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
| Huawei Nova 4e (TL00 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.23W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.994W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) |