Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) vs Motorola Droid RAZR XT912

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 8:06 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:32 PM

Compare Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Motorola Droid RAZR XT912 Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid RAZR XT912

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+4.5"5% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 50 Mbps
+2050 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1780 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)3% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)25% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+256 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Advanced

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
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Model	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Droid RAZR XT912
Other model names	Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016	Verizon Motorola Razr XT912, Motorola Spyder
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	1/1/2016	11/11/2011
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	68.9 x 130.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.15 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Advanced
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	50/5.76 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat2 (13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Mini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12.5 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	205 hours (8.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • 16GB microSD included • CDMA/GSM Dual-mode • Docking connector • HDMI 1.3 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Motorola Droid RAZR XT912
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)	feature not registered