Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
#7759
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
#4461Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.256.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Red
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes