Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace 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 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,900 mAh | 1,900 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 131 g |
| Released | Oct 2015 | Jul 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace and Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace and Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Pixel density | ~217 ppi | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~217 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 or Marvell PXA1908 | Spreadtrum SC9830 (or Marvell PXA1908 in some variants) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz or Dual-core 1.2 GHz / 1.3 GHz | 1.5 GHz Quad-core |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 (for Spreadtrum chipset) | Vivante GC7000 UL (or Mali-400MP2 in some variants) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSD, up to 128GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 4GB or 8GB storage | 8GB |
| RAM | 512MB, 768MB, or 1GB RAM | 1GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | — |
| Modules | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh or 1900 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in) | 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 131 g (4.62 oz) | 131 g (4.62 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, White, Blue |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| 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, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo |
|---|
| Announced | August 2015 | July 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace or Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo — Oct 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace versus Jul 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace or the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo 4/10.
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