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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) 18Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS) vs Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core
+8GB (4GB available)167%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)43%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+480x800 pixels196%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+4.5"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 10 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2050 mAh7 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs270 mAh
+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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
1GBvs+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+49 grams (1.72 ounces)167%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
207 PPIvs+424 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
+ 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)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
ModelGalaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Other model namesGalaxy J1 4G J120M/Dual-SimGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815UZDAXAR, Samsung Galileo
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20168/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)49 grams (1.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x360 pixels (1:1)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass DX+
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopTizen 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2ARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
RAM memory1GB1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
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)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps10 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEUMTS, 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)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh270 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby240 hours (10 days)72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon carriers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120M/DS)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.59W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)0.961W/kg (head), 1.786W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.762W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)feature not registered
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