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Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) Compare Microsoft Lumia 430 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

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Lumia 430} 4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 430 vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
+8GB (4.5GB available)13%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+233 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)19%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (848x480)vs+HD (1280x720)126%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+2050 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

19 Common items in both devices
1GB
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
f/2.2 (aperture)
(front) VGA (640x480)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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ModelLumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 430 Dual-simGalaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongPakistanRussia
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date4/1/20151/1/2016
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)63.2 x 120.5 millimeters (2.49 x 4.74 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM821032bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
RAM memory1GB1GB
Internal storage8GB (4.5GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (848x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.4 hours12 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Black with orange
• Lumia Denim UI
• OneDrive 30GB
• Internet Explorer 11
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 430Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)
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