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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) 02Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X
5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)

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!

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) vs Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+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) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAhvs+2600 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+12 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

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
 
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 SM-J250FZKAXFA
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
South Africa
South Africa
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20161/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
Chipset32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
RAM memory1GB1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours18 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black, Gold
• Samsung Pay mini

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body)0.513W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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