Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) vs Huawei Nova 2i (L02)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Huawei Nova 2i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/1/2018 10:01 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:35 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 2i X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Huawei Nova 2i (L02) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 2i (L02)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	vs	18 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core168% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)21% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+409 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.9"31% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP124% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection 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
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Nova 2i (L02)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini SM-G800H/Dual-sim 3G, Samsung Atlantic	Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L02, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	7/1/2014	11/1/2017
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice	• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini Duos (SM-G800H/DS)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)	feature not registered