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Nokia Lumia 625 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 625 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.7"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F) Compare Nokia Lumia 625 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)

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Lumia 625} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 625 vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+4.7"4%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)21%
Lighter
9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
199 PPIvs+207 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAhvs+2050 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) VGA (640x480)
+12 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

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
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ModelLumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 625 4G LTE, Nokia Lumia 625H RM-943Samsung Galaxy J1 4G J120F Single-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date8/1/20131/1/2016
Depth9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.25 x 133.25 millimeters (2.84 x 5.25 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)199 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM893032bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/1800/2600LTE 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+, LTEGPRS, 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

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" 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 detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GWA
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours12 hours
Standby552 hours (23 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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 and white, Orange, Bright green, Yellow
• 7GB free SkyDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy 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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