Huawei nova 5z vs Samsung Galaxy J4 Core: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Width

nova 5z: 2.2 mm narrower

nova 5z:

73.9 mm

Galaxy J4 Core:

76.1 mm
Screen diagonal

Galaxy J4 Core: 0.26 in smaller diagonal

nova 5z:

6.26 in

Galaxy J4 Core:

6 in
Chipset

nova 5z:

HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm)

Galaxy J4 Core:

Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Rear camera layout

nova 5z:

Quad

Galaxy J4 Core:

Single
Height

nova 5z: 4.5 mm shorter

nova 5z:

156.1 mm

Galaxy J4 Core:

160.6 mm
Release year

nova 5z:

2019

Galaxy J4 Core:

2018

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. nova 5z

Height:

156.1 mm
Width:

73.9 mm
Depth:

8.3 mm
2. Galaxy J4 Core

Height:

160.6 mm +4.5 mm versus nova 5z
Width:

76.1 mm +2.2 mm versus nova 5z
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 5z

178 g

+1 g versus Galaxy J4 Core
2. Galaxy J4 Core

177 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. nova 5z

Screen diagonal:

6.26 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

96.2 cm²
2. Galaxy J4 Core

Screen diagonal:

6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

91.4 cm²

nova 5z has approximately 5.3% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy J4 Core.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
16 GB	Not recorded	1 GB RAM
64 GB	6 GB RAM	Not recorded
128 GB	6 GB RAM	Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. nova 5z

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details NM (Nano Memory) · up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)

2. Galaxy J4 Core

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 5z

4000 mAh

+700 mAh versus Galaxy J4 Core
2. Galaxy J4 Core

3300 mAh

Specifications

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1. nova 5z2. Galaxy J4 Core

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
Dimensions (HxWxD)	156.1 Х 73.9 Х 8.3 mm	160.6 Х 76.1 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	178 g	177 g
Technology	LTPS IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inch	6" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px	720 x 1480 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64GB 6GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM	16 GB 1 GB RAM
Memory card support	NM (Nano Memory) up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)	microSD up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3300 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie) EMUI 9.1	Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	96.2 cm2	91.4 cm2
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	18.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	83.4%	74.8%
PPI /points per inch/	412 PPI	274 PPI

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
Rear camera, main	48 MP Quad	8 MP Single
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/2'' 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.4 (ultrawide) -2 MP 27mm (wide) dedicated macro camera -2 MP depth sensor	8 MP f/2.2 AF
Functions	HDR	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	32 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	32 MP f/2.0	5 MP f/2.2

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
Processor CPU	Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G52 MP6	Adreno 308
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	32456
Antutu 8 score *	283500	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
Release date	2019 October	2018 November
Colors	Black Aurora Emerald Green	Black Gold Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	200 EUR	150 EUR

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 8(900) 19(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - J410F/DS HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - J410G/DS -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500) - J410F/DS LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 12(700) 13(700) 17(700) 28(700) 41(2500) 66(1700/2100) - J410G/DS
Speed	HSPA LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO QZSS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.34 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
Radio	FM radio	Stereo FM radio recording
Others	DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 5z, Galaxy J4 Core.
Specification	nova 5z	Galaxy J4 Core
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging 20W - Versions: SPN-AL00 SPN-TL00 (China)	Sensors Accelerometer proximity - ANT+ - Versions: SM-J410F/DS (Global); SM-J410G/DS (LATAM)

Huawei nova 5z vs Samsung Galaxy J4 Core

Huawei nova 5z

Samsung Galaxy J4 Core

Key differences

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Rear camera layout

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. nova 5z

2. Galaxy J4 Core

Weight

1. nova 5z

2. Galaxy J4 Core

Screen size

1. nova 5z

2. Galaxy J4 Core

Memory variants

Practical features

1. nova 5z

2. Galaxy J4 Core

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. nova 5z

2. Galaxy J4 Core

Specifications

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