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Sony SmartWatch 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)

Side by side comparison between Sony SmartWatch 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Express 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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1.6"
TFT

220x276

N/A
64MB
RAM

Single-core

225
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) Compare Sony SmartWatch 2 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)

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SmartWatch 2} 6 Advantages Sony SmartWatch 2 vs Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+221 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
180MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core9 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MBvs+1GB15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+8GB (4GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
220x276 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
1.6"vs+4.5"181%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
225 mAhvs+2050 mAh8 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+ 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

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
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ModelSmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Other model namesSony SmartWatch 2 SW2, Sony SW2AT&T Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, Galaxy Express 3 GoPhone
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date10/1/20134/1/2016
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)42 x 41 millimeters (1.65 x 1.61 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution220x276 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)221 PPI207 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
System versionAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Chipset32bit: ST-Microeletronics STM32F43932bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 180MHz ARM Cortex-M4 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
RAM memory64MB1GB
Internal storage256MB8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity225 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy72 hours (3 days)12 hours
Standby168 hours (7 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Watch colors: Black, Metal black, Silver
• Aluminum body
• It doesn't have microphone
• MicroUSB charging
• IP57 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
• Colors: White

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony SmartWatch 2Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 0.439W/kg (body)
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