Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
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Xiaomi Redmi 1S
#4866Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Performance
53.849.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.418.9
Build
82.271.7
Connectivity
42.136.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.330.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) features a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 1S has a 4.7-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is powered by an Exynos 7570 Quad chipset with 2GB of RAM, compared to the Redmi 1S's Snapdragon 400 and 1GB of RAM, giving the J3 an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the J3 offers a better front camera at 5 MP versus the Redmi's 1.6 MP.
- The J3 also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh in the Redmi 1S.
- Software-wise, the J3 runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), while the Redmi 1S originally launched with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) but can be upgraded to 4.4.4 (KitKat) with MIUI 9.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
General
Release Date
2018
2014
Announced
2018
2014
Description
Versions: SM-J337U (USA unlocked); SM-J337A (AT&T); SM-J337V (Verizon); SM-J337T (T-Mobile); SM-J337P (Boost, Sprint, Virgin Mobile); SM-J337R (US Cellular); SM-J337W (Canada)Also known as: Galaxy J3 Star (T-Mobile); Galaxy Amp Prime 3 (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V 2018 (Verizon); Galaxy J3 Aura (US Cellular)
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 1S
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.7 x 70.1 x 8.9 mm (5.62 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
152 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass