Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) vs Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Sony Xperia M2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2050
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
4.8"
TFT
TFT
540x960
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 (3G)
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21 Common items in both devices |
1GB |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
Model | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Xperia M2 (3G) |
Other model names | Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016 | Sony Xperia M2 D2305 3G HSPA+, Sony Eagle Rita SS |
Country or region available | South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 1/1/2016 | 4/1/2014 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in) | 71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in) |
Weight | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 4.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 540x960 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 207 PPI | 229 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 1GB |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 8GB (5GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
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 | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
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) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
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) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
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) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 640x480 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) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
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+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | 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) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2050 mAh | 2300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | 14.5 hours |
Standby | 240 hours (10 days) | 597 hours (24.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
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: Black, White, Purple • Sony Exmor RS camera • 3D Surround Sound • Sony ClearAudio+ • Sony SensMe • ANT+ • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | Sony Xperia M2 (3G) | |
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 |