Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)

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

1/15/2017 9:34 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)

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9 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
+8GB (5.49GB available)37% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+326 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2070 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)9% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

4.5"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
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Model	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	Samsung Galaxy J1 4G J120FN NFC
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	(Europe)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2013	1/1/2016
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
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	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	12 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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 (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	1.23W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.994W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)