Motorola RAZR i XT890 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola RAZR i XT890 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 9:25 PM, updated: 3/30/2020 8:52 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Motorola RAZR i XT890 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) Compare Motorola RAZR i XT890 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola RAZR i XT890

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16 Advantages Motorola RAZR i XT890	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
+2GHz 32bit Single-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+256 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	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
2000 mAh	vs	+2050 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

Super AMOLED Advanced / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Other model names	Motorola RAZR i XT890, Motorola RAZRi XT890	Galaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	India, Malaysia, Singapore
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/2/2012	1/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.9 x 122.5 millimeters (2.4 x 4.82 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED Advanced	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.3% (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)	256 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Intel Atom Z2760	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 2GHz Saltwell (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/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	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/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/2.6 (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	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
📸 Front camera
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/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, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing • Camera takes 10 photos per second • Motorola SmartActions • Docking connector • WiFi hotspot • HAC (M4/T4) • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola RAZR i XT890	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.779W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)