Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
#4101Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Performance
34.243.9
Camera
15.415.4
Display
78.379.1
Battery
18.018.9
Build
81.967.9
Connectivity
41.249.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.336.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy J2 (2017) has a larger 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J1 Ace is powered by a Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the J2 (2017) utilizes the Exynos 3475 chipset with a slightly faster quad-core CPU and more RAM at 8GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, but they share similar camera capabilities.
- The J2 (2017) has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the J1 Ace's 1900 mAh, providing slightly better battery life.
- The J1 Ace runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) upgradable to 5.1.1, while the J2 (2017) operates on Android 7.0 (Nougat), offering a more updated software experience.
- Both phones have a plastic build with glass fronts, but the J2 (2017) is slightly slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015, August 31
2017
Description
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
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.3"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830Marvell PXA1908 - J110L
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 - J111FQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53- J110L
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2Vivante GC7000 UL - J110L
Mali-T720
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (J110L), 4GB 768MB RAM (J110F, J110G), 8GB 1GB RAM (J110M, J111F)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
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
1900 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
Weight
131 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Blue
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.57 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 42.2/5.76 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity