Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 207 | 207 |
| Screen-to-body | 62.7 | 64.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Adreno 220 |
| Chipset Name | Spreadtrum SC9830 | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1.1 | 2.3.5 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2050 | 1850 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| music play | Up to 39 h | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 256 h |
| talk time | Up to 12 h (3G) | Up to 7 h |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 132.6 | 129.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Weight (g) | 131 | 130.5 |
| Width (mm) | 69.3 | 68.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, January. Released 2016, January | 2011, October. Released 2011, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - J120F | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - J120F | 4, 17 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) packs a 2050 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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