Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.041.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.253.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J1 features a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy V Plus has a 4.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and have 4GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The J1's rear camera is superior at 5 MP compared to the V Plus's 3.15 MP, and it can record video at 720p, whereas the V Plus is limited to 480p.
- Battery capacity is higher in the J1 at 1850 mAh compared to 1500 mAh in the V Plus, which may offer better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android KitKat, with the J1 on version 4.4.4 and the V Plus on 4.4.2, providing a similar software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the J1 is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Versions: Samsung J100F, J100FN, J100H, J100H/DD, J100H/DS, J100M, J100MUAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung Galaxy V+ G318
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1850 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
Weight
122 g
123 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
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

