Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy J1 mini and Huawei Nova 2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-J105F | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 121.6 mm | 142.2 mm | Huawei Nova 2 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Width | 63.1 mm | 68.9 mm | Huawei Nova 2 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Depth | 10.8 mm | 6.9 mm | Huawei Nova 2 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Weight | 126 g | 143 g | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini is lighter than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Aurora blue | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.473 W/kg (body), 0.76 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | LTPS TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4" | 5" | Huawei Nova 2 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 800 x 480 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Huawei Nova 2 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Display Format | - | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 443 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 262,144 colours | 16.7 million colours | Huawei Nova 2 has better colour depth than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Hisilicon Kirin 659 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2.36 GHz | Huawei Nova 2 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Huawei Nova 2 has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Huawei Nova 2 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Mali T830 MP2 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| RAM | 1 GB | 4 GB | Huawei Nova 2 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 64 GB | Huawei Nova 2 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| User Memory | 4.4 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Huawei Nova 2 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Huawei Nova 2 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection, smile detection | Huawei Nova 2 has face detection. |
| Light Source | - | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), geotagging |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel |
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| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 0.3 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Huawei Nova 2 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 1500 mAh | 2950 mAh | Huawei Nova 2 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. |
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| Talk Time | 480 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 480 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 6 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 7 hrs Playback (video): up to 6 hrs Playback (audio): up to 31 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 7.0 Nougat | |
| User Interface | - | HUAWEI Emotion UI 5.1 | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, MP4, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, WebM |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini | Huawei Nova 2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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