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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) vs Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy+ X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) 18Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/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!

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) vs Defy+ (MB526)} 9 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8GB (4GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs3GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)51%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4.5"22%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2050 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1700 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)11%
Lighter
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+265 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+11 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 J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
 
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Defy+ (MB526)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016Motorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy Plus
Country or region availableSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongPakistanRussia
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/1/20168/30/2011
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
RAM memory1GB512MB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)3GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HF5X
Battery capacity2050 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours7.1 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Waterproof mobile phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)feature not registered
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