Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 3 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/3/2018 12:07 AM, updated: 3/30/2020 8:50 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+403 PPI95% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.26"39% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 24MP11 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 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAh	vs	+3350 mAh63% 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.
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

14 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, Galaxy Express 3 GoPhone	小米8 Lite (4GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	4/1/2016	9/1/2018
Depth	8.9 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)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory	1GB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White	• Colors: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Express 3 (SM-J120A)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (64GB)
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