Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1220x2656
50
MP
MP
50mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
7000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2050
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)
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!
40 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 12 Common items in both devices |
| LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| Proximity sensor |
| Hands-free calling |
| +5 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Model | Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi 17 25113PN0EC (Xiaomi 16) | Galaxy J1 mini Duos SM-J120H/Dual-Sim (3G HSPA+) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  Brazil |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025 | 1/1/2016 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in) | 69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in) |
| Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Display type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.3" inches | 4.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9) | 480x800 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 464 PPI | 207 PPI |
| Colors | 68 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Dragon Crystal Glass | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 3500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| System version | Android 16 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | HyperOS 3 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm) | 32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731C (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 3492566 (v11) Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5X | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 512GB (458GB available) | 8GB (4GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.31" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.2µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 8K@30fps (HDR) 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+ 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR 10-bit LOG 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 50 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | VGA (640x480) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 21mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res audio | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 4 microphones | Not supported |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Battery type | Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 2050 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 100W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 22.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 240 hours (10 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Blue, Pink, White | • Colors: Black, White, Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120H/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.45W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.682W/kg (head), 0.747W/kg (body) |