Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H) vs Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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

12/2/2015 4:59 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:17 AM

Compare Sony Xperia J X Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Sony Xperia J (ST26a) Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1850 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+245 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR

4GB (2GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Xperia J (ST26a)
Other model names	Galaxy J1 (3G) SM-J100H (Single-Sim)	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	2/1/2015	10/29/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	618 hours (25.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J1 (SM-J100H)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.582W/kg (head), 0.496W/kg (body)	0.73W/kg (head)