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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) 09Points
Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

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08Points Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X
Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)

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)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9%
Thinner		vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+245 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAhvs+2100 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
24 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
4.5"
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
 
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 4G J120M/Dual-SimGalaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win Pro
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)		Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20163/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI245 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)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
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: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
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)0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)
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