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Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)

#5391

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

#5398

Category Breakdown

Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

Performance

54.354.3

Camera

42.442.4

Display

67.567.5

Battery

43.543.5

Build

79.879.8

Overall

54.954.9

Summary

The Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) features a slightly larger 5.45-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has a 5.0-inch PLS display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
In terms of performance, the Y5 Prime is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.5 GHz CPU, compared to the J3's Exynos 7570 with a 1.4 GHz CPU, both offering similar RAM options.
The camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the J3 has a wider aperture at f/1.9 for potentially better low-light performance.
The Y5 Prime has a larger 3020 mAh battery compared to the J3's 2400 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
In terms of software, the Y5 Prime runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) while the J3 initially launched with Android 7.0 (Nougat) but is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
Build quality differs as well, with the Y5 Prime using a plastic back and frame, while the J3 features an aluminum back and frame.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

General

Release Date

2018

2017

Announced

2018

2017

Description

Also known as Huawei Y5 (2018), Huawei Enjoy 8e YouthVersions: DRA-LX2, DUA-LX2, DRA-L01, DUA-L21

Versions: J330F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J330G/DS (Malaysia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (2017); Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size

5.45"

Type

LCD

PLS

Resolution

720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

PPI

720

Refresh Rate

60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A

HDR Support

✗

Protection

N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)

Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

PowerVR GE8100

Mali-T720 MP2

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

✗

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.0, AF

13 MP, f/1.9, AF

Front Camera

5 MP

Front Camera Details

5 MP

5 MP, f/2.2

Video Recording

1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

N/A

OIS

✗

Night Mode

✗

RAW Support

✗

Battery

Capacity

3020 mAh

2400 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable

Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A

Fast Charging

✗

Wireless Charging

✗

Build & Design

Dimensions

146.5 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)

143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)

Weight

142 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A

Colors

Black, Gold, Blue

White, Black, Gold, Blue

Foldable

✗

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

✗

✓

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

v4.2, A2DP, LE

4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

✗

✓

USB

microUSB 2.0

microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

✗

Headphone Jack

✓

Radio

✗

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating System

Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8

Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

OS Version

Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8

Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

Security

Fingerprint

✗

Face Unlock

✗

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

✗

Loudspeaker

Yes

Audio Jack

Yes