Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/11/2019 7:55 PM, updated: 9/18/2021 7:00 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

32
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) Compare Samsung Galaxy A70 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)

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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core147% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+128GB (108GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+393 PPI90% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+6.7"49% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP16 times 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh120% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)40% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Other model names	Galaxy A70 SM-A705FN/Dual-Sim NFC	Samsung Galaxy J1 4G J120FN NFC
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2019	1/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705FN/DS)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.23W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.949W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body)	0.994W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)