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BlackBerry Curve 9320 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 9320 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

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23Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) Compare BlackBerry Curve 9320 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/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!

Curve 9320} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9320 vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
+103 grams (3.61 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1x 806MHzvs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)119%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+8GB (4GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)43%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
164 PPIvs+207 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.44"vs+4.5"84%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAhvs+2050 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 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

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
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ModelCurve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 9320 SKU1, SKU2Galaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date5/9/20121/1/2016
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight103 grams (3.61 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.44" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)164 PPI207 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 806MHz
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
RAM memory512MB1GB
Internal storage512MB8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
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

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FlacMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
J-S1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1450 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours12 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Optical Trackpad
• BBM
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 9320Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body)
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