Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs LG K31 (K300QM)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs LG K31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2050
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG K31 (K300QM)
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16 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4G LTE |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Model | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | K31 (K300QM) |
Other model names | Galaxy J1 4G J120M/Dual-Sim | LG K31 (Unlocked), LMK300QMAUSASV, LM-K300Q |
Country or region available | (Latin America) | USA |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 1/1/2016 | 8/21/2020 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in) | 71.12 x 147.83 millimeters (2.8 x 5.82 in) |
Weight | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 720x1520 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 207 PPI | 295 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Panda King Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 32GB (17GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
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 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28) | LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 66, 71) TD-LTE (41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1/5.0"1.12ยตm |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/5" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
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 |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2050 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | 11 hours |
Standby | 240 hours (10 days) | 528 hours (22 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Gold | โข Colors: Silver โข LG UX 9.1 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) | LG K31 (K300QM) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.59W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) | 0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.762W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body) | feature not registered |