Alcatel 1 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Alcatel 1 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| Price | $39 | $1,999 |
| Our rating | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,050 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 134 g | 131 g |
| Released | Jul 2018 | Jan 2016 |
Summary: Alcatel 1 is ahead on screen size, main camera. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Alcatel 1 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 ratio | — |
| Pixel Density | ~215 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | No official protection specified |
Platform
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6739 (28 nm) | Spreadtrum SC9830 (3G models) or Exynos 3475 Quad (LTE models) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.28 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8100 | ARM Mali-400 (with Spreadtrum) or Mali-T720 (with Exynos) |
Memory
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB or 16GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDHC, up to 32GB (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | — | 8GB |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
Main Camera
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm (interpolated to 8MP) | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.8 (interpolated to 5MP) | 2 MP |
| Video | Yes | Not specified |
| Features | — | f/2.2 |
Battery
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Talk time | Up to 17 hours (2G), 11 hours (3G), 8 hours (4G) | — |
| Standby time | Up to 310 hours (2G), 300 hours (3G), 210 hours (4G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 2050 mAh |
Body
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.42 x 2.59 x 0.39 in) | 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 134 g (4.73 oz) | 131 g |
| Build | Plastic body with brushed metallic finishing | — |
| Colors | Metallic Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Gold | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, in some models) |
Comms
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct (no 5GHz support) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with GLONASS |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Alcatel 1 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | July 2018 | January 2016 |
| Status | Available | Released January/February 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Alcatel 1 or Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) — 2,000 mAh for the Alcatel 1 versus 2,050 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016).
Which is lighter, Alcatel 1 or Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) — 134 g for the Alcatel 1 versus 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016).
Which is newer, Alcatel 1 or Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
Alcatel 1 — Jul 2018 for the Alcatel 1 versus Jan 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016).
Is the Alcatel 1 or the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Alcatel 1 3/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) 4/10.
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