Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) vs LG Optimus G (E977)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 vs LG Optimus G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/17/2015 6:30 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:05 PM

Compare LG Optimus G X Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

21Points LG Optimus G (E977) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus G (E977)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	vs	21 Advantages LG Optimus G (E977)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+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	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)53% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+2GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels156% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+318 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.7"9% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13.2MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh14% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 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)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Optimus G (E977)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 (3G) J100H/Dual-Sim	LG Optimus G E977, LG E977 Optimus G
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	2/1/2015	9/17/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	318 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
RAM memory	512MB	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
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	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	335 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • WiFi direct • 3G/4G mobile hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	LG Optimus G (E977)
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)	feature not registered