Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 12:20 PM, updated: 10/23/2021 4:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2200 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)18% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
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.

30 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

480x800 pixels

207 PPI

4.5"

(back) 5MP

+23 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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover 3 G388F	Galaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), South Africa, Iran, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2015	1/1/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 132.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.23 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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, Smile 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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/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)	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	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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: Gray • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.955W/kg (head), 1.012W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.711W/kg (head), 0.394W/kg (body)	0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body)