Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016): Comparison

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

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Samsung Galaxy Grand DuosSamsung Galaxy Grand DuosGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.5Design & Materials 4.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera 4.6Camera
Connectivity score 4.6 Connectivity 4.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
4.7
7 reviews
5.1
37 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Specs Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos price compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 5" 4.5"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 64% useful 62% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 5:3
Dimensions 76.9 mm
143.5 mm
10.0 mm 		69.3 mm
132.6 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 162 g 131 g
Micro BCM 28155
Dual-Core 		Exynos 3475
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 10.853
v? 		22.095
v6
Battery 2100 mAh 2050 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung 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 December 2012,
11 years ago 		January 2016,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Size
76.9 mm • 143.5 mm • 10.0 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 162 g 131 g
Usable surface 64 % 62 %
Materials - Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 4.5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 5:3 5:3
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px
Density 187 Pixels per inch 207 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.3
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.9
5.9
Is it comfortable?
5.6
7.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.0
7.3
Number of reviews
7 reviews
37 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Broadcom BCM28155 Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475
CPU 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 40 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Broadcom VideoCore IV ARM Mali-T720 MP1

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
10.853
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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22.095
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 41% 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
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
4.9
5.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
3.0
5.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
2.1
3.4
Number of reviews
7 reviews
37 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Samsung Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture Unknow 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection
  • 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 2 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
6.1
5.9
Quality of nighttime photos
3.9
3.4
Quality of selfies
4.9
4.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
7.5
Number of reviews
7 reviews
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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Mini SIM
  • Mini SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access 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
  • GLONASS
  • 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.

 -- 0.705 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

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.3
7.8
Quality of the GPS
7.1
6.3
And the WiFi?
7.0
6.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
37 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2100 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?
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 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
7 reviews
37 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 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?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 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?
  • 86%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 65%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 9%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
37 reviews
Prices
From $ 217 --
From $ 182 --