Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) vs Xiaomi Mi 5X

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Xiaomi Mi 5X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2017 7:46 PM, updated: 3/30/2020 8:52 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 5X X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Xiaomi Mi 5X Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5X

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	vs	24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5X
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+401 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% 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 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat 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	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAh	vs	+3080 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
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Model	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Other model names	Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016	Xiaomi Mi A1, Xiaomi Mi 5X, Xiaomi Tiffany
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia	China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2016	9/12/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	75.8 x 155.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.12 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	401 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)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
RAM memory	1GB	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2000/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,34) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.650mm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	3080 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 J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
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, Gold, Rose gold • MIUI 8.5 (9 update) • Aluminum frame and back • Oleophobic coating screen • 450nit brightness screen • 2x optical zoom back camera • 720p@120fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 5X
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