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Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 3 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 Express 3 (SM-J120A) 01Point
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

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01Point Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 3 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/DS)

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Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)} 1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)} 1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
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.

37 Common items in both devices
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
1GB
8GB (4GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
131 grams (4.59 ounces)
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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ModelGalaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, Galaxy Express 3 GoPhoneGalaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016
Country or region availableUSA
USA
South AfricaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongPakistanRussia
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/1/20161/1/2016
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)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 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 Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
RAM memory1GB1GB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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)
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 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)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+, 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)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
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 only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours12 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)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: White• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
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)0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)
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