Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.18"
IPS
IPS
1080x2246
12
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
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 Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition)
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28 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Model | Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Armored edition with Kevlar (256GB+8GB) | Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |       South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/29/2018 | 1/1/2016 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in) | 69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in) |
| Weight | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.18" inches | 4.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9) | 480x800 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 207 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | MIUI 9 / 10 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1 | 8GB (4GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | VGA (640x480) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | Not supported |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 2050 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 240 hours (10 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/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 armored with Kevlar • LiquidCool technology | • Colors: Black, White, Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Armoured edition) | Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body) |