Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia R1 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2018 12:26 AM, updated: 3/22/2020 7:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro X Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS) Compare Sony Xperia R1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2620 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)8% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
282 PPI	vs	+294 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

29 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199	Galaxy J3 2017 SM-J330F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	India	Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Turkey
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	7/1/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)	70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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	PDAF: phase detection 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
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + 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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2620 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/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: Black, Silver • 2.5D curved glass • Exmor Sony sensor • 4G VoLTE • WiFi Miracast • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, White • 2.5D curved glass screen • Samsung Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.658W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)