While Samsung is known these days for high-end devices such as the Galaxy S6, the Samsung Galaxy J1 shows that the Korean phone maker is not completely done with pushing out good entry-level devices. The affordable dual-SIM smartphone packs a decent WVGA display and is designed to deliver longer battery life.
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Build and Screen
Samsung Galaxy J1 makes a good statement with its sleek and slim build. It measures just 8.9 millimetres in terms of thickness – cool for a budget phone. The device, which is available in white, black and blue colours, is designed to fit nicely into your hand and be easy to hold on to firmly.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 sports a 4.3-inch diagonal touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels for a pixel density of 217 ppi.
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Camera and Storage
Equipped with a 5 megapixels CMOS rear camera with flash, the Samsung Galaxy J1 is set out for taking quality pictures. There is also a 2 megapixels front-facing camera that should be useful in capturing decent selfies.
Internal storage memory on the smartphone is 4 GB, which has somewhat become the standard for entry-level devices. In case the allotted storage space is insufficient for your need, up to 128GB extra space can be added using a microSD.
Processor and OS
Driven by a dual-core CPU, the Samsung Galaxy J1 should be able handle a degree of multitasking, but you should not expect too much since this is only a budget smartphone. The processor, which is backed by entry-level RAM of 512MB capacity, is clocked at 1.2 GHz. Android 4.4 KitKat operating system powers the smartphone.
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Other Features
Samsung Galaxy J1 comes with a decent 1859mAh battery, which should get the device running for hours. Samsung adds an Ultra Power Saving Mode feature that enables you squeeze as much time as possible out of the provided battery.
There is support for dual-SIM and 4G connectivity (on a variant of the phone). Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.0, micro-USB, 3G and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct support.
Pricing and Availability
Samsung Galaxy J1 is now available in Nigeria. You can now buy the entry level smartphone at leading online stores in Nigeria. Samsung Galaxy J1 Price in Nigeria ranges from N23,000 to N30,000 depending on your location in the country.
More Samsung Phones
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- Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus
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- Samsung Galaxy A40
- Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
- Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus (2018)
- Samsung Galaxy J4
- Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
- Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Samsung Galaxy J1 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy J1 Android Phone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 4.4.4 (Kitkat)
- Processor: 1.2GHz Dual Core Processor
- GPU: Mali-400
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Colours: White, Black, Blue
- Dimension: 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 122 g
- SIM Type: Micro SIM
- SIM Count: Optional Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 4.3-inch TFT Touch Display, 480 x 800 pixels (217 ppi)
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Yes, 5MP Camera, 720p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED Flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
- Front Camera: Yes, 2 megapixel
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 4 GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 128 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: No
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, USB 2.0 Ports
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes, FM Radio with RDS, FM recording
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: Yes
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: Yes
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-ion 1850 mAh Battery
- Talktime: upto 10 hours
- Standby Time: –