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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) vs Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Motorola Moto G5S Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G5S Plus X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) 04Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1803) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)

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!

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) vs Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)} 28 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+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) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
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 Lollipopvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAhvs+3000 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)Lenovo Moto G5S Plus XT1803 (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/1/20168/1/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)76.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3 x 6.04 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Chipset32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
RAM memory1GB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Moto G5S Plus (XT1803)
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
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