Samsung Galaxy J1 4G Specifications Overview

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The Samsung Galaxy J1 is one of the latest budget devices in the Kenyan Smartphone market.

The Galaxy J1 features just the basics in terms of technical specifications with its highlighted features primarily being its design as well as its affordable price tag.

Here is what the Samsung Galaxy J1 has to offer.

Samsung Galaxy J1 Technical Specifications

Display

Display Size: 4.3 inches

Display Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen

Screen Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels

Screen Resolution Density: 217 ppi

Screen Protection: None

The Samsung Galaxy J1 features rather interesting display properties. The Galaxy J1 boasts of a 4.3-inch TFT capacitive display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.

This particularly stands out as it is exactly the same display specifications as those found on the Samsung Galaxy S2. The notable difference between the Galaxy J1 display and that of the Galaxy S2 is that the latter is an Amoled display.

Design

Frame Dimensions: 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm

Weight: 122 g

The Samsung Galaxy J1 features the generic Samsung Budget device design. You get a polycarbonate frame and some well rounded corners.

Samsung really tried hard to give the device a premium feel, something that the company often overlooked on previous budget smartphones. The Smartphone is affordable, but fortunately doesn’t look cheap.

Performance

Operating System: Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat)

CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

RAM: 512 MB

Internal Memory: 4GB

Micro SD: MicroSD, up to 128 GB

The Samsung Galaxy J1 boasts a technical profile that is sub-par to what you will get on other Smartphones in the same price range.

In an age where budget devices feature Quad core CPUs, the Galaxy J1 has a Dual Core CPU. Another weak point is the 512 MB RAM. That’s definitely doesn’t look pretty on the device and generally Samsung could have done better.

However, it’s awesome that the device runs Android OS, v4.4.4 out of the box.

Camera

Rear Camera: 5 MP

Secondary Camera: 2 MP

LED Flash: Yes

The camera profile (especially the LED flash) of the Samsung Galaxy J1 is decent and strikes a bargain for that price. It’s not the best that you can get in the market, but is the best you can get on a Samsung budget device.

Battery and Extras

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 1850 mAh

An 1850 mAh battery is okay for a budget Smartphone.

Extras

Dual SIM

4G Support

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy J1 is the first from the Galaxy J1 series, a range of budget Smartphones. Samsung has been facing some serious competition in the entry-level segment in most of its key markets due to the active entry of low-cost Smartphone vendors.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 is a fine choice for buyers out for a decent budget device with a great design, a smooth camera profile, and awesome battery stamina.

Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy J1

Great Design

Excellent Display Specs

Smooth Camera Specs

Superb Battery Life

Cons of the Samsung Galaxy J1

Inadequate RAM

Rivals of the Samsung Galaxy J1

Rivals of the Samsung Galaxy J1 include the Microsoft Lumia 535 and Alcatel Pop C3.

Samsung Galaxy J1 Price in Kenya

Samsung Galaxy J1 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 11,999 in Kenya.

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