Category Breakdown
Huawei Y5 (2019)
Microsoft Surface 2
Performance
56.060.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.523.1
Battery
25.11.6
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
55.322.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
37.521.9
Summary
- The Huawei Y5 (2019) features a compact build with a plastic frame and weighs 146g, while the Microsoft Surface 2 is significantly larger and heavier at 675.9g, with a more premium feel due to its design.
- The Y5 has a 5.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, whereas the Surface 2 offers a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Y5 is powered by a Mediatek Helio A22 chipset, while the Surface 2 uses an Nvidia Tegra 4, with the latter having more RAM at 32GB.
- The Y5's rear camera is 13 MP compared to the Surface 2's 5 MP, but both devices can record 1080p video.
- The Y5 has a 3020mAh battery, while the Surface 2 does not specify a battery capacity, and both run different operating systems: Android 9.0 for the Y5 and Windows RT for the Surface 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y5 (2019)
Microsoft Surface 2
General
Release Date
2019, April 24
2013
Announced
2019, April 24
2013
Description
Versions: AMN-LX9, AMN-LX1, AMN-LX2, AMN-LX3
N/A
Display
Size
5.71"
10.6"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
PPI
720
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
3.5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
146 g
675.9 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Modern Black, Sapphire Blue, Amber Brown
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass

