Samsung Galaxy J1 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G and the Xiaomi Redmi 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Price | $49 | $100 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 1,850 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 122 g | 133 g |
| Released | Feb 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 4G is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J1 4G is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | TFT | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel density | ~217 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Features | — | 312 ppi pixel density |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Marvell PXA1980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz Quad-core | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Not specified (likely Vivante GC7000 or similar for Marvell PXA1980) | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| RAM | 768MB | 1GB or 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 4GB | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Resolution | 5 MP | — |
| Features | Autofocus, LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p | 1080p |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Resolution | 2 MP | — |
| Single | — | 2 MP |
| Video | — | 720p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Po 2200 mAh |
| Capacity | 1850 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 10W wired, Quick Charge 1.0 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in) | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 122 g (4.30 oz) | 133g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Announced | December 2014 | January 2015 |
| Status | Released February 2015 | Discontinued |
| OS at launch | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 1,850 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G versus 2,200 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J1 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G — 122 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G versus 133 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G — Feb 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G versus Jan 2015 for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G or the Xiaomi Redmi 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2 5/10.
Best phone lists →
