Samsung Galaxy J1

The Samsung Galaxy J1 is a 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm smartphone with a 4.3-inch screen and 512 Gigabytes of memory (RAM). It is the predecessor of the Samsung Galaxy J2. This article offers an overview of the features, design and capabilities of the device as well as a brief Samsung Galaxy J1 review.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy J1 is equipped with a 4.3-inch (diagonal) display with a resolution 480 x 800 WVGA pixels. This is small screen when compared to other smartphones on the market and the resolution is also on the low end. Users should not expect crystal clear photos or videos from the Galaxy J1.

Design

The housing is made ​​of polycarbonate plastic, with a metallic strip in the center. The total size is 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm. Despite the minimalist design and lack of premium materials, the J1 does maintain a modern look and feel to it.

On the front of the Galaxy J1, there is the Home button -as well as the two touch buttons (corresponding to the options menu and Back button – which come housed below the display, while the rear houses the main camera which is capable of LED flash (on the right) and a speaker (on the left).

It weighs about 122 grams with the battery included. It comes pre-installed with Android 4.4 KitKat and is available in three colors: blue, black and white .

Camera

Looking at the camera, the Samsung Galaxy J1 has a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED Flash (ideal to capture photos in low light environments or even at night) and other features that allow you to adjust the pictures and get outstanding quality videos.

At the front, the device there is a second 2-megapixel camera that is capable of taking selfies (though not the best quality) and making video calls.

Video: Samsung Galaxy J1 Camera

Here is short Samsung Galaxy J1 Camera review to help you understand the features and quality of the camera.

Processor

Inside we find a dual core processor  capable of up to a maximum clock speed of 1.2 GHz. Again, users should realize that this is an entry level phone, aimed at users who are on a budget and are not looking for advanced features and functions.

Memory

The total memory is set at 512 MB ​​of RAM. This means that you can get  good performance, but will need to not overburden the device too much with content and applications. If you need to have many  apps and media, it is better to use a microSD card (up to 128 GB capacity) to expand the internal memory, which in this case turns out to be 4 GB.

Connectivity

In the section of connectivity, the device works along with 3G networks, which will ensure data download and navigation. It also includes support for WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS with GLONASS networks. Of course, if you are having trouble setting up the Wi-Fi on your device, you can red our how to Fix: Samsung Galaxy J1 not connecting to Wi-Fi tutorial.

Battery

The battery has an average capacity ( 1850 milliamperes ) which should be able to offer a range of at least a day at full capacity. For the most part, Samsung estimates about 10 full hours of talk time. If you’re looking to squeeze the most out of your Galaxy J1  battery then you can read our how to Fix: Samsung Galaxy J1 battery drain/overheating tutorial.

Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy J1 was released in February 2015.

Price

The Samsung Galaxy J1 price is set at $200, that Price in Philippines is around P3,500.00.

Review

The Samsung Galaxy J1 is an affordable device with minimal design and features. The device is perfect for those who are just getting into the world of android and are on a budget. However, if you have a few extra bucks to spare then opt for the Galaxy J2 which has more memory and an upgraded processor.

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