Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 9:33 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	vs	30 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+402 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6"40% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP142% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 (3G) J100H/Dual-Sim	Google Pixel 3a XL G020D
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic	Japan
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	2/1/2015	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
RAM memory	512MB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Call control	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	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish • FeliCa
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.582W/kg (head), 0.496W/kg (body)	0.96W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)