LG Optimus L9 (P760) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L9 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 9:44 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) XLG Optimus L9 (P760)11Points

Specifications Compare Models

4.7"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

32bit Dual

2150
mAh

(Removable)

12PointsSamsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Compare LG Optimus L9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

32bit Quad

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)

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11 Advantages LG Optimus L9 (P760)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+234 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+4.7"4% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2150 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1Ghz 32bit Dual-Core	vs	+1.3Ghz 32bit Quad-Core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.68GB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)49% 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
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) VGA (640x480)

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Physical features	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Model	Optimus L9 (P760)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Other model names	LG Optimus L9 P760, LG P760, LG L9	Galaxy J1 4G J120M/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	October, 2012	January, 2016
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 131.9 millimeters (2.69 x 5.19 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Operating system	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
Hardware	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Chipset	32bit - TI OMAP 4430	32bit - Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU processor	1Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9	1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	ARM Mali-400 MP2
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	4GB (2.68GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
Calling	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 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
Multimedia	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Other features	- Colors: White, Black - Touch focus - QMemo, QTranslator - LG Optimus UI 3.0 - Dolby Mobile sound - WiFi dual-band DLNA - WiFi Direct - WiFi hotspot - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Java framework	- Colors: Black, White, Gold - Wifi direct, hotspot
Power supply	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2150 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	660 minutes \| 11 hours \| 0.5 day	720 minutes \| 12 hours \| 0.5 day
Standby	47880 minutes \| 798 hours \| 33.3 days	14400 minutes \| 240 hours \| 10 days
Radiation rate	LG Optimus L9 (P760)	Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.59W/kg (head) \| 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.762W/kg (head) \| 0.543W/kg (body)