Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)

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

1/15/2017 9:25 PM, updated: 4/6/2020 10:32 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)

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-J120G/DS)	vs	21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
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	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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
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	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh95% 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	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

4G LTE

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
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Model	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-Sim	Redmi Note 3 (MediaTek Octa), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015617)
Country or region available	India, Malaysia, Singapore	China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2016	11/27/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.2% (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	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)
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	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	2015611 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 2015617 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 2015611 version: TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) 2015617 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 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-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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	PDAF: phase detection 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-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
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)	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-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
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	4.1 + 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-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	264 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
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: Silver, Gray, Gold • Xiaomi MIUI 7.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)	Redmi Note 3 (MTK 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.779W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)	feature not registered