Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1
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 J1 features a TFT display while the Galaxy J1 Ace utilizes a Super AMOLED display, offering better color and contrast.
- In terms of performance, the J1 has a dual-core CPU at 1.2 GHz, whereas the J1 Ace boasts a quad-core CPU, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both models have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, providing similar photography experiences.
- The J1 has a 1850 mAh battery, while the J1 Ace has a slightly larger 1900 mAh battery, potentially offering marginally better longevity.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the J1 Ace is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Both run on Android 4.4.4, with the J1 Ace being upgradable to Android 5.1.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015, August 31
Description
Versions: Samsung J100F, J100FN, J100H, J100H/DD, J100H/DS, J100M, J100MUAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 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
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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
Spreadtrum
Spreadtrum SC9830Marvell PXA1908 - J110L
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 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
4GB 512MB RAM
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/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1850 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)
Weight
122 g
131 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue
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
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

