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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F) vs HTC Desire S (S510E)

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

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Compare HTC Desire S X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F) 14Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

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

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 J1 2016 (SM-J120F)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F) vs Desire S (S510E)} 5 Advantages HTC Desire S (S510E)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+8GB (4GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)31%
Thinner
vs11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+4.5"22%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+2050 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)1%
Lighter
207 PPIvs+252 PPI22%
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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+10 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-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
 
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)Desire S (S510E)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy J1 4G J120F Single-SimHTC Desire S S510, HTC Desire 2, HTC Saga
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date1/1/20163/1/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)59.8 x 115 millimeters (2.35 x 4.53 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
RAM memory1GB768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)2GB (1.13GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/2 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
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-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours7.3 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)455 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black, Red
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)HTC Desire S (S510E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.58W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)feature not registered
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