Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/17/2015 6:30 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Core 2 X Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+217 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices

4GB (2GB available)

TFT LCD

480x800 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 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 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 (3G) J100H/Dual-Sim	Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355H/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2015	5/20/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)	68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 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)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
RAM memory	512MB	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not 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)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Nature UX 2.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.582W/kg (head), 0.496W/kg (body)	0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)