Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,050 mAh | 1,900 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 131 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Jul 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | No official protection specified | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~217 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 (3G models) or Exynos 3475 Quad (LTE models) | Spreadtrum SC9830 (or Marvell PXA1908 in some variants) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | 1.5 GHz Quad-core |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 (with Spreadtrum) or Mali-T720 (with Exynos) | Vivante GC7000 UL (or Mali-400MP2 in some variants) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Internal | 8GB | 8GB |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSD, up to 128GB (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2 | — |
| Video | Not specified | — |
| Modules | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh |
| Capacity | 2050 mAh | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Dimensions | 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm | 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 131 g | 131 g (4.62 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, in some models) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, White, Blue |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct (no 5GHz support) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Announced | January 2016 | July 2016 |
| Status | Released January/February 2016 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) — 2,050 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus 1,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo — Jan 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus Jul 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo 4/10.
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