Category Breakdown
Huawei Y3II
Samsung Z2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.154.1
Summary
- The Huawei Y3II features a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Z2 has a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Y3II is powered by a Mediatek chipset with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.0 GHz for the 4G model, compared to the Samsung Z2's 1.5 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum processor.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Y3II supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Z2 is limited to 720p.
- The Y3II has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the Z2's 1500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run different operating systems, with the Y3II using Android 5.1 and EMUI 3.1, while the Z2 operates on Tizen 2.4, leading to different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Y3II is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y3II
Samsung Z2
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Huawei Y3 2, Huawei Honor Bee 2 (India)Versions: LUA-L21, LUA-U22, LUA-U02
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735M - 4G modelMediatek MT6582M - 3G model
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - 4G modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G model
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2 - 4G modelMali-400MP2 - 3G model
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera
2 MP
2.4 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
134.2 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.28 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
121.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
150 g
127 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian Black, Arctic White, Sand Gold, Rose Pink, Sky Blue
Gold, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Tizen 2.4
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Tizen 2.4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

