Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo vs Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo and the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,900 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | — |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 138 g |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~217 ppi | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 (or Marvell PXA1908 in some variants) | Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz Quad-core | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000 UL (or Mali-400MP2 in some variants) | Mali-400MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Internal | 8GB | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 128GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Modules | 2 MP | — |
| Single | — | 5 MP |
| Video | — | No |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Charging | — | 5W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in) | 142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 131 g (4.62 oz) | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | — | FM radio, RDS, recording |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | July 2016 | July 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo or Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) — 1,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo or Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo — 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo versus 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016).
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo or the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) 6/10.
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