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Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) vs Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova Lite 2 vs Samsung Galaxy 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) 28Points
5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) Compare Huawei Nova Lite 2 X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)

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!

Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)} 28 Advantages Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) vs Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+32GB (22GB available)132 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (170MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)64%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels29 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+427 PPI199%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5.65"102%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)40%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+2 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
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ModelNova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Other model namesHuawei Nova Lite 2 FIG-LA1 704HW, Huawei FigoSamsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy Corby
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date2/1/20188/1/2010
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)72.05 x 150.1 millimeters (2.84 x 5.91 in)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.65" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)427 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3256MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)512MB (170MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP
2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D glass screen
• Screen protector included
• EMUI 8.0
• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head)
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