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Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) 06Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine X
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)

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 Shine (SM-J260A)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)} 33 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs218 grams (7.63 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)157%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+403 PPI83%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.39"28%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3200 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75Wvs+18W132%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy J2 Shine SM-J260AZDDATT, Galaxy J2 2018小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date9/1/201811/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)218 grams (7.63 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered600nits[typ]
HDR8

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 10 / 12

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8)
Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)LTE Cat11
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
China version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat11
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels(dual front camera)
24 megapixels
2MP depth
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5656x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered10W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
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: Gold• Colors: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue
• Mechanical pop-up front camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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