Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 9:25 PM, updated: 7/28/2020 1:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
+8GB (4GB available)33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+220 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2050 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-Sim	Galaxy J2 Prime Duos G532G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	India, Malaysia, Singapore	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2016	11/1/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
RAM memory	1GB	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (3GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/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, Gold	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver, Pink • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.779W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)