Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris M5.5 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 8:06 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3620
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) Compare Bq Aquaris M5.5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)

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!

22 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+16GB (12GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+401 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5.5"22% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3620 mAh77% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)24% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE

150 Mbps

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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Model	Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Other model names	bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB + 3GB RAM), bq M5.5	Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016
Country or region available	(Europe)	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia
Brand	Bq	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2015	1/1/2016
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
RAM memory	3GB	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/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	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	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, Smile 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
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3620 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification • Samsung S5K3M2 sensor camera • Quantum Color+ • Dolby sound • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris M5.5 (16GB/3GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.395W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)