Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) vs Sony Xperia Z1
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) and the Sony Xperia Z1, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| Price | $345 | $52 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13.2 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 170 g |
| Released | Oct 2013 | Sep 2013 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z1 is ahead on battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches, 64.5 cm2 (~64.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~441 ppi | — |
| Features | — | Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| RAM | 3 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB (International) / 32 GB (Japanese model) | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC, up to 64 GB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64 GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM (some variants 32GB) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| Single | 13.2 MP (Japanese model) / 13 MP (International), AF, LED flash | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
| Features | Zero Shutter Lag, BSI, Dual-shot mode, Sound-Shot mode | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K (3840x2160) @30fps (Japanese model) | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP | 2 MP, 1080p@30fps |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 880 h (2G) / Up to 850 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 15 h (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137 x 70 x 8.6 mm (5.39 x 2.76 x 0.34 in) | 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Colors | Coral Pink, Satin White, Lapis Blue | — |
| Protection | — | IP55/IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | — | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) | Sony Xperia Z1 |
|---|
| Announced | October 2013 | 2013, September 04 |
| Status | Released December 2013 | Released 2013, September |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or Sony Xperia Z1?
Sony Xperia Z1 — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) versus 3,000 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z1.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or Sony Xperia Z1?
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) — 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) versus 170 g for the Sony Xperia Z1.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or Sony Xperia Z1?
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) — Oct 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) versus Sep 2013 for the Sony Xperia Z1.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) or the Sony Xperia Z1 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) 8/10 and the Sony Xperia Z1 8/10.
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