Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)

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

9/5/2016 11:22 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS) Compare Sony Xperia ion X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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!

20 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (11.49GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+319 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+4.6"7% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 12MP138% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1850 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
144 grams (5.04 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)18% Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)19% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba	Galaxy J1 (3G) J100H/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Czech Republic
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	6/4/2012	2/1/2015
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)	68.2 x 129 millimeters (2.69 x 5.08 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.6" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)	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
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	10 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: White, Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Galaxy J1 Duos (SM-J100H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	0.582W/kg (head), 0.496W/kg (body)