Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J1
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Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 59.8 | 64 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Mali-400 |
| Chipset Name | Spreadtrum | Pega-Dual + XMM6262 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.4 | 4.2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | Xenon flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm | 16 MP, 240mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 1.9 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1850 | 2330 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 40 h | Up to 46 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 570 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 10 h (3G) | Up to 13 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 129 | 125.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 15.4 |
| Weight (g) | 122 | 208 |
| Width (mm) | 68.2 | 63.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, January. Released 2015, February | 2013, June. Released 2013, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - all versions |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - SM-C105 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J1 and Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom packs a 2330 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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