Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt
#7486
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt
Sony Xperia J
Performance
34.433.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
34.116.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
33.328.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.614.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt and Sony Xperia J both feature a 4.0" TFT display, but the J1 Nxt has a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels compared to the Xperia J's 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J1 Nxt is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with 1GB RAM, while the Xperia J uses a single-core 1.0 GHz processor with 512MB RAM, making the J1 Nxt more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia J offers autofocus, whereas the J1 Nxt does not.
- The J1 Nxt has a smaller 1500 mAh battery compared to the 1750 mAh battery in the Xperia J, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- Software-wise, the J1 Nxt runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Xperia J originally shipped with Android 4.0.4 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
- Overall, the J1 Nxt offers better performance and software experience, while the Xperia J has a marginally better camera feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016)
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 768MB RAM (J1 mini), 8GB 1GB RAM (J1 Nxt)
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.98 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
123 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gold, Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass