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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z10 X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) 10Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

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-J120M/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs Z10 (4G LTE)} 13 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+4.5"7%
Larger screen
vs4.2"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2050 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR2100%
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 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+355 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
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
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)
(front) 2MP
+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-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Z10 (4G LTE)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 4G J120M/Dual-SimBlackBerry Z10 STL100-2, STL100-3, STL100-4, RIM Liverpool
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlackBerry
Release date1/1/20161/31/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI355 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopBlackBerry OS 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBlackBerry OS 10.2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 STL100-2:850/900/2100, STL100-3: 800/850/1700/1900/2100, STL100-4: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)LTE Cat3
STL100-2:
800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
STL100-3:
700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)
STL100-4:
700 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
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-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours10 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black, White
• BBM 6
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.59W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.762W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)feature not registered
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