LG K5 (Dual X220DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG K5 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 12:20 PM, updated: 10/23/2021 4:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X LG K5 (Dual X220DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) Compare LG K5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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!

5 Advantages LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+5"11% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)33% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
196 PPI	vs	+207 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
1900 mAh	vs	+2050 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

30 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR3 / 1GB

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Other model names	LG K5 X220ds (Dual-Sim), LG-X220ds	Galaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	Brazil
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2016	1/1/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 145 millimeters (2.82 x 5.71 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	207 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
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582	32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/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	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (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	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
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	12 hours
Standby	100 hours (4.2 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/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: Gold, Titan • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • LG KnockCode, KnockOn	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K5 (Dual X220DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body)