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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) 25Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)

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-J120M/DS)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core141%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+8GB (4GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (180MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29%
Thinner
vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+207 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+4.5"50%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2050 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)34%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

12 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 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-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 4G J120M/Dual-SimSamsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/201610/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1723 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
RAM memory1GB384MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)512MB (180MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2 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 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
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 stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
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-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
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-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + 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, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours6.2 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)540 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
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 on metallic Gray, White
• Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.59W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.762W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)feature not registered
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