Category Breakdown
Huawei Y3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.854.7
Summary
- The Huawei Y3 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime both feature a 5.0-inch display, but the J2 Prime has a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels compared to the Y3's 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Prime's 1.4 GHz CPU slightly outperforms the Y3's 1.1 GHz and 1.3 GHz options.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J2 Prime offers a 5 MP front camera, significantly better for selfies compared to the Y3's 2 MP.
- The J2 Prime also has a larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh versus the Y3's 2200 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android 6.0, but the Y3 uses EMUI 4.1 Mini, while the J2 Prime has a more standard interface.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the J2 Prime is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
Also known as Also known as Huawei Y5 lite 2017 in Latin America
Versions: G532F (Europe); G532M (Global Single SIM); G532M/DS (Asia, LATAM); Galaxy J2 Ace G532G (India, Taiwan, Philippines)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737МMediatek MT6580M - CRO-U00
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - CRO-U00
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2Mali-400MP2 - CRO-U00
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.1 x 73.7 x 9.5 mm (5.71 x 2.90 x 0.37 in)
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
175 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Pink, Blue, White, Gray
Black, Gold, Silver, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1 Mini
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1 Mini
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

