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Samsung Galaxy Light (SGH-T399) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Light 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 Light (SGH-T399) 08Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Light X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/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!

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Light (SGH-T399) vs Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+233 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAhvs+2050 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+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 Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
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ModelGalaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Other model namesMetroPCS / T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Light T399, Samsung GardaGalaxy J1 4G J120G/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
IndiaMalaysiaSingapore
India, Malaysia, Singapore
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/17/20131/1/2016
Depth10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 121.4 millimeters (2.5 x 4.78 in)69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 441232bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 4,17)LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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 Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (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 Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hours12 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: Dark brown
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Light (SGH-T399)Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.779W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)
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