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Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs HTC One S (Z250E)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 3 vs HTC One S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One S X Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) 09Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One S (Z250E)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs One S (Z250E)} 14 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2050 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+256 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
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ModelGalaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)One S (Z250E)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, Galaxy Express 3 GoPhoneHTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date4/1/20163/30/2012
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (12GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
International model:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVAVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours7 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)430 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White• Colors: Black
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Video stabilization
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)HTC One S (Z250E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.439W/kg (body)feature not registered
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