Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 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
6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1560
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W)
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2 Advantages 
23 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| Super AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +16 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-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Model | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) |
| Other model names | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G J120FN NFC | Galaxy A20 SM-A205W NFC, SM-A205WZKAXAC |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |  Canada |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/1/2016 | 4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in) | 74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
| Weight | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 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-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 4.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 207 PPI | 268 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-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 122778 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| RAM memory | 1GB | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| 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 850/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm |
| Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 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/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
| 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 3264x2448 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 | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| 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.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2050 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
| Standby | 240 hours (10 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| 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, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120FN) | Galaxy A20 (SM-A205W) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.23W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) | 1.12W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.994W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) | feature not registered |