Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2018 5:36 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:31 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 8 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	vs	22 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+367 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J2 Pro J250M/Dual-Sim	Huawei Ascend Mate8, Huawei Mate 8 Dual Sim 3GB RAM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	1/1/2018	1/1/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Gold, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-L29 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered