Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
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Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
#4466Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
Performance
38.434.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.978.3
Battery
17.418.0
Build
85.081.9
Connectivity
51.641.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.833.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy J1 Ace has a slightly larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Ace 3 is powered by a dual-core processor, whereas the J1 Ace utilizes a quad-core processor, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the J1 Ace offers a better aperture of f/2.2 and a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The J1 Ace also has a larger 1900 mAh battery compared to the Ace 3's 1800 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Ace 3 runs on Android 4.2, while the J1 Ace comes with Android 4.4.4, which can be upgraded to 5.1.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Both phones have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the J1 Ace is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015, August 31
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J110M (New Zealand, LATAM); J110F (Australia, Africa, UAE); J110G (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore); J110L with no LTE (Brazil)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos with dual-SIM card slots; Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo J111F
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
Spreadtrum SC9830Marvell PXA1908 - J110L
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 - J111FQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53- J110L
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
Mali-400MP2Vivante GC7000 UL - J110L
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
4GB 512MB RAM (J110L), 4GB 768MB RAM (J110F, J110G), 8GB 1GB RAM (J110M, J111F)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800/1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)
Weight
115 g
131 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Dark Red
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
1.57 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity