Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace 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 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Price | $199 | $100 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 1,900 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 133 g |
| Released | Oct 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace 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.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | 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 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 or Marvell PXA1908 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz or Dual-core 1.2 GHz / 1.3 GHz | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 (for Spreadtrum chipset) | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 4GB or 8GB storage | — |
| RAM | 512MB, 768MB, or 1GB RAM | 1GB or 2GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh or 1900 mAh | Removable Li-Po 2200 mAh |
| Charging | — | 10W wired, Quick Charge 1.0 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in) | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 131 g (4.62 oz) | 133g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | 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 |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Announced | August 2015 | January 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 1,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace versus 2,200 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace — 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace versus 133 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace — Oct 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace versus Jan 2015 for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace or the Xiaomi Redmi 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2 5/10.
Best phone lists →
