Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M vs Samsung Galaxy J1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/17/2015 6:30 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:19 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) Compare Sony Xperia M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)

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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
1750 mAh	vs	+1850 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

4GB (2GB available)

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 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 Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M1 C2004, C2005, Sony Nicki DS	Galaxy J1 (3G) J100H/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2013	2/1/2015
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS C2005: 900/2100 - C2004: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	441 hours (18.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Red-eye reduction • Panorama photo • ANT+ support • Java framework	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M (Dual-sim)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.582W/kg (head), 0.496W/kg (body)