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Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) 17Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)

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!

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1) vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+16GB (9GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+220 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2600 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2050 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)18%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

20 Common items in both devices
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+13 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 J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
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ModelGalaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy J2 (Metro by T-Mobile) SM-J260TZKATMKGalaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date12/1/20181/1/2016
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 66, 71)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours12 hours
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 2018 (SM-J260T1)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.83W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body)
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