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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) vs Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Nokia 5.3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.3 X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) 03Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)

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Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) vs 5.3 (64GB/4GB)} 26 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 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
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)174%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+268 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.55"46%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
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/1.8 (aperture)22%
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+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
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAhvs+4000 mAh95%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)Nokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (4GB RAM)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/1/20164/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported450nits[typ]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory1GB4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America:
850/900/1700/1900/2100
India:
850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP macro
2MP depth
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Goldโ€ข Colors: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand
โ€ข Android One
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)Nokia 5.3 (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body)0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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