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Samsung Galaxy J1

Samsung Galaxy J1

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Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace

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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