Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) vs Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Google Pixel 9a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2025 4:14 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:26 PM

Compare Google Pixel 9a 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)

35Points Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)

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	35 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)50 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2424 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+421 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.3"47% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP11 times 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/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP6 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) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps142 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	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+5100 mAh176% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + 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	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 (3G) J100H/Dual-Sim	Google Pixel 9a GXQ96
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic	USA
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	2/1/2015	4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)	73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	421 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2700nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
RAM memory	512MB	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
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 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	feature not registered
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	5100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	23W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	7.5W Qi wireless charging
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 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.582W/kg (head), 0.496W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)