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Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 3 vs Blu Life One (2015) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Life One (2015) X Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) 04Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Blu Life One 2015 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 3 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)

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Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs Life One 2015 (16GB)} 16 Advantages Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+294 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAhvs+2420 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) VGA (640x480)
4G LTE
+16 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

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
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ModelGalaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Life One 2015 (16GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, Galaxy Express 3 GoPhoneBLU Life One 4G LTE Dual-Sim 16GB/2GB, Blu X010Q
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)(Latin America)USA
(Global, International), (Latin America), USA
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date4/1/20163/1/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)72.1 x 143.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)LTE Cat4 700/1700/2600 (Bands 4,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh2420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours15 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: White• Colors: Black, White
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Blu Life One 2015 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.439W/kg (body)feature not registered
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