LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.95"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2050
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
4G LTE |
150 Mbps |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Model | Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) |
Other model names | LG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA | Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016 |
Country or region available | USA | South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia |
Brand | LG | Samsung |
Release date | 11/1/2013 | 1/1/2016 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in) | 69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.95" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 445 PPI | 207 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
System version | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 1GB |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 8GB (4GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | 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) 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 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 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 30mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.9ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB SlimPort | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 2050 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | 12 hours |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | 240 hours (10 days) |
โ Other features | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Qi Wireless charging | โข Colors: Black, White, Gold |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) | 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) |