Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
76.379.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.556.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J1 is powered by a quad-core Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset, whereas the S4 mini utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, which generally provides better performance.
- The camera on the S4 mini is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP rear camera on the J1, and it can record video at 1080p, while the J1 is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the J1 at 2050 mAh compared to the S4 mini's 1900 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The J1 runs on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), while the S4 mini operates on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), indicating a more recent software experience for the J1.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the S4 mini includes Gorilla Glass 2 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
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
Also known as Samsung I9190 Galaxy S IV mini; Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.2
1.9 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2050 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)
124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Weight
131 g
107 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold
White Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

