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Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova Lite 2 vs Samsung Galaxy J4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 X Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) 16Points
5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB) Compare Huawei Nova Lite 2 X
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
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)} 16 Advantages Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) vs Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core82%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+427 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+5.65"3%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+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
+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)
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
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ModelNova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
Other model namesHuawei Nova Lite 2 FIG-LA1 704HW, Huawei FigoGalaxy J4 J400G/Dual-sim, SM-J400GZPDBRI
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
Taiwan
Taiwan
BrandHuaweiSamsung
Release date2/1/20185/1/2018
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72.05 x 150.1 millimeters (2.84 x 5.91 in)77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.65" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)427 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
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 J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 900MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (10GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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 J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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, Gold, Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.356W/kg (head), 1.492W/kg (body)
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