Samsung Galaxy J1 4G vs Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
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Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Better display
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Lighter body
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 540 |
| PPI | 217 | 256 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 59.8 | 66.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.4 | 4.2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 0.75GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.6 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 1.9 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1850 | 1900 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 49 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 300 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 12 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 129 | 124.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 122 | 107 |
| Width (mm) | 68.2 | 61.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, January. Released 2015, March | 2013, May. Released 2013, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - I9190, I9195, I9197, I257M |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - I9195 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (GT-I9195, SGH-I257M) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | Stereo FM radio, RDS/ I257M model with no FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 4G | Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J1 4G and Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini packs a 1900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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