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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

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Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace

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Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace

Performance

35.334.2

Camera

15.415.4

Display

78.378.3

Battery

19.718.0

Build

81.981.9

Connectivity

43.141.2

Audio

8.98.9

Overall

34.733.3

Summary

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) features a slightly larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.3-inch display of the Galaxy J1 Ace, both with the same resolution but the J1 (2016) has a slightly lower pixel density.
In terms of performance, the J1 (2016) is equipped with a more powerful quad-core 1.3 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, while the J1 Ace offers options with lower clock speeds and RAM configurations.
Both models have a 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, providing similar photographic capabilities.
The J1 (2016) has a larger 2050 mAh battery compared to the 1900 mAh battery of the J1 Ace, which may lead to better battery life.
In terms of software, the J1 (2016) runs Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the J1 Ace starts with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1.1, indicating a more recent software experience on the J1 (2016).
Both models share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the J1 (2016) is slightly thicker.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace

General

Release Date

2016

2015

Announced

2016

2015, August 31

Description

Versions: J120F (Global); Galaxy Express 3 J120A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp 2 (Cricket); J120H, J120M, J120M, J120TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) 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

4.5"

4.3"

Type

Super AMOLED

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)

PPI

480

Refresh Rate

60Hz

HDR Support

✗

Protection

N/A

Performance

Chipset

Spreadtrum SC9830

Spreadtrum SC9830Marvell PXA1908 - J110L

CPU

Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 - J111FQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53- J110L

GPU

Mali-400

Mali-400MP2Vivante GC7000 UL - J110L

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM

4GB 512MB RAM (J110L), 4GB 768MB RAM (J110F, J110G), 8GB 1GB RAM (J110M, J111F)

Expandable Storage

✗

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, f/2.2, AF

5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash

LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP, f/2.2

2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A

Optical Stabilization

✗

Night Mode

✗

Raw Photo Support

✗

Battery

Capacity

2050 mAh

1900 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable

Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A

Fast Charging

✗

Wireless Charging

✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions

132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)

130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)

Weight

131 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

White, Black, Gold

White, Black, Blue

Foldable

✗

SAR

1.58 W/kg (head) 1.18 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)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

✗

✓

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP, LE

4.0, A2DP

NFC

✗

USB

microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

✗

Headphone Jack

✓

Radio

✗

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

✗

Loudspeaker

Yes

Audio Jack

Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

✗

Face Unlock

✗

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity