Comparison between:
- Huawei Ascend Y550
- Huawei P30 Lite
- Vodafone Smart X9
- Samsung Galaxy A41
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Huawei Ascend Y550 | Huawei P30 Lite | Vodafone Smart X9 | Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
 |  Prices |  |  | |
| Model alias | - | P30Lite MAR-LX1M MAR-LX2J | VFD-822 | SM-A415F/DSN SM-A415F/DSM SM-A415F SM-A415F/DS |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 68 mm 6.8 cm 0.223 ft 2.677 in | 72.7 mm 7.27 cm 0.239 ft 2.862 in | 71.32 mm 7.132 cm 0.234 ft 2.808 in | 69.8 mm 6.98 cm 0.229 ft 2.748 in |
| Height | 133 mm 13.3 cm 0.436 ft 5.236 in | 152.9 mm 15.29 cm 0.502 ft 6.02 in | 148.2 mm 14.82 cm 0.486 ft 5.835 in | 149.8 mm 14.98 cm 0.491 ft 5.898 in |
| Thickness | 9.5 mm 0.95 cm 0.031 ft 0.374 in | 7.4 mm 0.74 cm 0.024 ft 0.291 in | 7.95 mm 0.795 cm 0.026 ft 0.313 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in |
| Weight | 153 g 0.34 lbs 5.4 oz | 159 g 0.35 lbs 5.61 oz | 153 g 0.34 lbs 5.4 oz | 152 g 0.34 lbs 5.36 oz |
| Volume | 85.92 cm³ 5.22 in³ | 82.26 cm³ 5 in³ | 84.03 cm³ 5.1 in³ | 82.6 cm³ 5.02 in³ |
| Colors | White Gray Red Blue | Black Blue | Black | Prism Crush Black Prism Crush Blue Prism Crush White Prism Crush Red |
| Body materials | Plastic | Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate | Plastic Metal | Plastic |
| Certification | - | - | - | IP65 IP68 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Features | - | - | - | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) |
| UMTS | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 800 MHz (B19) UMTS 2100 MHz (B1) UMTS 1800 MHz (B9) |
| LTE | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz | LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B28) | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B28) | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B19) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B9) LTE-FDD 1500 MHz (B21) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 12 | UMTS EDGE GPRS Class 33 HSPA+ LTE Cat 6 | UMTS EDGE HSPA+ LTE Cat 6 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 9.0 Pie Android 10 | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 10 Android 12 |
| User interface (UI) | Emotion 2.3 | EMUI 9.0.1 EMUI 10 | - | One UI 2.0 One UI 4.1 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) | MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) |
| Process technology | 28 nm | 12 nm | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| CPU | 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A73, 4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 8x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 2x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 6x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 0 cache memory (L0) | 4 KB + 4 KB | - | - | - |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | - | - | - |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 2048 KB 2 MB | - | - | - |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 1200 MHz | 2200 MHz | 1800 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU cores | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| GPU frequency | 400 MHz | 1000 MHz | 600 MHz | 820 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB 6 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR2/LPDDR3 | - | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Single channel | - | Single channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 533 MHz | - | 933 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| - | GPU Turbo 2.0 | - | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 4 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | IPS | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 4.5 in 114.3 mm 11.43 cm | 6.15 in 156.21 mm 15.62 cm | 5.7 in 144.78 mm 14.48 cm | 6.1 in 154.94 mm 15.49 cm |
| Width | 2.2 in 56 mm 5.6 cm | 2.6 in 66.11 mm 6.61 cm | 2.55 in 64.75 mm 6.47 cm | 2.5 in 63.58 mm 6.36 cm |
| Height | 3.92 in 99.64 mm 9.96 cm | 5.57 in 141.53 mm 14.15 cm | 5.1 in 129.5 mm 12.95 cm | 5.56 in 141.29 mm 14.13 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.779:1 | 2.141:1 | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) | 2.222:1 |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | 1080 x 2312 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi 85 ppcm | 415 ppi 163 ppcm | 424 ppi 166 ppcm | 431 ppi 169 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 61.9 % | 84.45 % | 79.58 % | 86.2 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| - | 2.5D curved glass screen Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating 96% NTSC | Dragontrail glass 2.5D curved glass screen | Infinity-U Display Always-On Display HDR10 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Hall |
| - | - | - | In-display fingerprint sensor |
Rear camera
The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Sony IMX576 Exmor RS | - | - |
| Sensor type | - | CMOS BSI | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2.8" | - | - |
| Pixel size | - | 0.9 µm 0.000900 mm | - | - |
| Aperture | - | f/1.8 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | - | - | 3.92 mm 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 | - | - |
| Flash type | LED | LED | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 5632 x 4224 pixels 23.79 MP | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama Touch focus Face detection | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Scene mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode |
| - | 48 MP - market dependent Pixel size - 1.8 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Secondary rear camera - 8 MP (ultra-wide angle) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Angle of view - 120° (#2) Third rear camera - 2 MP Aperture size - f/2.4 (#3) | Secondary rear camera - 5 MP | Secondary rear camera - 5 MP (depth-sensing) Aperture size - f/2.4 (#2) Third rear camera - 8 MP (ultra-wide-angle) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#3) |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | - | CMOS BSI | - | - |
| Aperture | - | f/2 | - | f/2.2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | - | - | 3.75 mm |
| Image resolution | - | 6528 x 4896 pixels 31.96 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 5760 x 4312 pixels 24.84 MP |
| Video resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | - | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | - | - | - | Face unlock |
| 2 MP | - | - | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou | GPS A-GPS GLONASS | GPS A-GPS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Wi-Fi Hotspot | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP EDR LE | A2DP EDR LE | A2DP | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP HOGP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA NFC | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE ANT+ |
| - | MAR-LX1M - NFC | - | - |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AMR eAAC+ MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV HWA | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 MP4 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 VP8 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP 3GPP2 AVI Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV WMV7 WMV8 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | 3340 mAh | 3100 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | 8 h 480 min 0.3 days | 21 h 1260 min 0.9 days | - | - |
| 2G stand-by time | - | 293 h 17580 min 12.2 days | - | - |
| 3G talk time | 8 h 480 min 0.3 days | 21 h 1260 min 0.9 days | - | - |
| 3G stand-by time | - | 293 h 17580 min 12.2 days | - | - |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 1 A | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 2 A | - | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 1.67 A |
| Features | Removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.477 W/kg | 1.23 W/kg | - | - |
| Body SAR (EU) | 0.917 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg | - | 0.587 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | 0.553 W/kg | - | 0.395 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | 0.742 W/kg | - | 1.298 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (India) | - | - | - | 1.5 W/kg |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | MAR-LX1M - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.990 W/kg; body - 1.020 W/kg MAR-LX2 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 1.230 W/kg; body - 1.190 W/kg | - | NTT DoCoMo Japan edition |
| Huawei Ascend Y550 | Huawei P30 Lite | Vodafone Smart X9 | Samsung Galaxy A41 |