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Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 3 vs Realme 5 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Realme 5 Pro X Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) 03Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4035
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)

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 Express 3 (SM-J120A)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)} 26 Advantages Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)40%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)167%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+409 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.3"40%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAhvs+4035 mAh97%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
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ModelGalaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, Galaxy Express 3 GoPhoneOppo Realme 5 Pro RMX1971, RMX1973 (64GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungRealme
Release date4/1/20169/1/2019, Announced: 8/20/2019
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)74.2 x 157 millimeters (2.92 x 6.18 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3+
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredRealme UI 2.0 (Global)
ColorOS 11 (China)

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 182765 (v7)
Geekbench: 6106 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory1GB6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)LTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedfeature not registered
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh4035 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging20W Wired fast charging
VOOC 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
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: White• Colors: Crystal Green, Crystal Blue
• VOOC 3.0 charger: 50% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Realme 5 Pro (64GB/6GB)
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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