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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 29Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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!

Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 29 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core133%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+32GB (27GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+515 PPI149%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+5.7"27%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 20.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
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
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh63%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2050 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28%
More external storage for files using memory cards
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)26%
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanSamsung Galaxy J1 4G J120F Single-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date11/20/20151/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkEMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashTriple LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours12 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.58W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)
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