Microsoft Lumia 435 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (original)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Microsoft Lumia 435 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 (original), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $261 |
| 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 (original) is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) 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 (original) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT LCD |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Pixel density | ~233 ppi | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~217 ppi |
Platform
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10 | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) | Spreadtrum SC7727S (3G model) / Marvell PXA1908 (4G model) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model) / Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 (4G model) |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | ARM Mali-400 (3G model) / Vivante GC7000UL (4G model) |
Memory
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB (some sources say 256GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 8GB eMMC 4.5 | 4 GB |
| RAM | 1GB | 512 MB (3G model) / 768 MB (4G model) |
Main Camera
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.8, 36mm (standard), 1/5" | 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF |
| Features | Fixed focus | LED flash |
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| Single | VGA, f/2.8, 480p | 2 MP |
| Video | — | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| 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 (original) |
|---|
| 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 (4.3 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) |
| Colors | Bright Green, Bright Orange, White, Black | — |
Comms
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes (4G models) |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Microsoft Lumia 435 | Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) |
|---|
| Announced | 2015, January | 2015, January |
| Status | Available. Released 2015, March | Released 2015, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Microsoft Lumia 435 or Samsung Galaxy J1 (original)?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) — 1,560 mAh for the Microsoft Lumia 435 versus 1,850 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (original).
Which is newer, Microsoft Lumia 435 or Samsung Galaxy J1 (original)?
Microsoft Lumia 435 — Mar 2015 for the Microsoft Lumia 435 versus Feb 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (original).
Is the Microsoft Lumia 435 or the Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) rated higher?
We rate the Microsoft Lumia 435 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 (original) 4/10.
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