LG K7 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG K7 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG K7LG K7Global · 1GB · 8GB · 3G
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Global · 1GB · 8GB · J120H
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG K7
LG K7
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 3G
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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Global · 1GB · 8GB · J120H
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
5.1
37 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG K7 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Specs LG K7 price compare LG K7
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 3G 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Global · 1GB · 8GB · J120H
Inches 5" 4.5"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 66% useful 62% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Dimensions 71.5 mm
144.6 mm
8.7 mm 		69.3 mm
132.6 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 140 g 131 g
Micro MT6580
Quad-Core 		Exynos 3475
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 20.673
v6 		22.095
v6
Battery 2125 mAh 2050 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.6

1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand LG Samsung
Aliases -- SM-J120F, J120F, SM-J120F/DS, J120F/DS, SM-J120G/DS, J120G/DS, SM-J120H, J120H, SM-J120H/DS, J120H/DS, SM-J120M, J120M

Release Date
Release date January 2016,
8 years ago 		January 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG K7
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
LG K7
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Size
71.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.3 mm • 132.6 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 140 g 131 g
Usable surface 66 % 62 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 4.5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Resolution LowRes
480 x 854 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px
Density 196 Pixels per inch 207 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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5.9
Is it comfortable?
--
7.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.3
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Mediatek MT6580M Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-400 MP1 ARM Mali-T720 MP1

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
20.673
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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22.095
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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5.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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5.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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3.4
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.6 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
5.9
Quality of nighttime photos
--
3.4
Quality of selfies
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4.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.5
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.549 W/Kg on head
0.978 W/Kg on body 		0.705 W/Kg on head
0.591 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.435 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		1.580 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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7.8
Quality of the GPS
--
6.3
And the WiFi?
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6.8
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2125 mAh
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2050 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 46%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 46%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 65%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 9%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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37 reviews
Prices
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