Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 2 vs Huawei Honor 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2016 8:46 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 8 X Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)

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4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	vs	27 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (32GB L04)
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core101% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+32GB (21GB available)163% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)31% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS LCDAdvantage LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+424 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.2"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
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Model	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Express II G3815	Huawei Honor 8 Standard edition FRD-L04
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	10/1/2013	8/1/2016
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2600	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Blue, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI Java framework	• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Honor 8 (32GB L04)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered