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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) vs Apple Watch (38mm)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Apple Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) 21Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
1.34"
AMOLED

272x340

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)

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Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) vs Watch (38mm)} 11 Advantages Apple Watch (38mm)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs520MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+480x800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs272x340 pixels
+4.5"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.34"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2050 mAh9 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs205 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+87 grams (3.05 ounces)51%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
207 PPIvs+325 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
4.0 + A2DP
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Watch (38mm)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-SimApple Watch 1st gen (2015) A1553 Stainless Steel
Country or region availableIndiaMalaysiaSingapore
India, Malaysia, Singapore
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date1/1/20164/24/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)87 grams (3.05 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches1.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~44% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels272x340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI325 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWatchOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2PowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
RAM memory1GB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh205 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy12 hours3 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)18 hours

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Watch colors: Silver, Space gray
• Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Brown, Gray, Steel
• Band material: Leather, Stainless steel, Fluoroelastomer plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)Apple Watch (38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.779W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)feature not registered
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