Microsoft Lumia 435 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Microsoft Lumia 435 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $49 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,560 mAh | 1,850 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 122 g |
| Released | Mar 2015 | Feb 2015 |
Summary: Microsoft Lumia 435 is ahead on storage (max). Samsung Galaxy J1 4G is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J1 4G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Microsoft Lumia 435 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Pixel density | ~233 ppi | ~217 ppi |
Platform
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10 | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) | Marvell PXA1980 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | 1.2 GHz Quad-core |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Not specified (likely Vivante GC7000 or similar for Marvell PXA1980) |
Memory
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB (some sources say 256GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) |
| Internal | 8GB eMMC 4.5 | — |
| RAM | 1GB | 768MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 4GB |
Main Camera
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.8, 36mm (standard), 1/5" | — |
| Features | Fixed focus | Autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p |
| Resolution | — | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Single | VGA, f/2.8, 480p | — |
| Resolution | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1560 mAh battery (BV-5J) | Removable Li-Ion |
| Stand-by | Up to 21 days | — |
| Talk time | Up to 11.7 h (3G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 1850 mAh |
Body
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 118.1 x 64.7 x 11.7 mm (4.65 x 2.55 x 0.46 in) | 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 134.1 g (4.73 oz) | 122 g (4.30 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Bright Green, Bright Orange, White, Black | Black, White, Blue |
Comms
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, January | December 2014 |
| Status | Available. Released 2015, March | Released February 2015 |
| OS at launch | — | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Microsoft Lumia 435 or Samsung Galaxy J1 4G?
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G — 1,560 mAh for the Microsoft Lumia 435 versus 1,850 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G.
Which is newer, Microsoft Lumia 435 or Samsung Galaxy J1 4G?
Microsoft Lumia 435 — Mar 2015 for the Microsoft Lumia 435 versus Feb 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G.
Is the Microsoft Lumia 435 or the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G rated higher?
We rate the Microsoft Lumia 435 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G 4/10.
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