Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Asus Zenfone 2 Laser phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 12:20 PM, updated: 10/23/2021 4:57 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 2 Laser X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)

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-J120H/DS)	vs	17 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+294 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% 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) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download 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	+2070 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)	Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KG (3G), Asus Laser 3G
Country or region available	Brazil	Bulgaria, Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	1/1/2016	10/1/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	71.5 x 143.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.66 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
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-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
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	Dual-LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
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+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	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-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
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, Silver, Purple, Blue, Red, Gold • Asus ZenUI • Toshiba camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • Dual tone flash • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)	Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE500KG 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body)	feature not registered