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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core 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 Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB) 13Points
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)

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!

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB) vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)84%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB (4.6GB available)15%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+220 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+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) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+2600 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2050 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)8%
Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid

26 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR3 / 1GB
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
ModelGalaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A2 Core SM-A260G/Dual-SimGalaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016
Country or region availableIndonesia
Indonesia
South AfricaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongPakistanRussia
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/1/20191/1/2016
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage8GB (4.6GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 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+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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, Blue, Red, Gold
• Android Go edition
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 8GB)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.527W/kg (head), 0.972W/kg (body)0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)
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