Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 8:06 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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 J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+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)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

207 PPI

4.5"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+24 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)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2016	4/1/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Vivante GC7000UL
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
RAM memory	1GB	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	10 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
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: Black, White, Gold	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)