Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/16/2018 9:07 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 8:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)

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33 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)173% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+64GB (52GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x2960 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+522 PPI152% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+6.3"40% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 12.2MP142% 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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3430 mAh67% 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)40% Lighter
P-OLED	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
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

4G TD-LTE / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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Model	Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Other model names	Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch	Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018	1/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3430 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	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: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB)	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.)	feature not registered	0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)