Samsung Galaxy J1 vs Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J1
Price coming soon
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Price coming soon
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy J1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 217 | 217 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 59.8 | 63.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Mali-400MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Spreadtrum | Exynos 4210 Dual |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.4 | 2.3.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm | 8 MP, f/2.6 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1850 | 1650 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| music play | Up to 40 h | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 710 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 10 h (3G) | Up to 18 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 40 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 129 | 125.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 122 | 116 |
| Width (mm) | 68.2 | 66.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, January. Released 2015, February | 2011, February. Released 2011, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 3 |
| NFC | No | Optional |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 | Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J1 and Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy J1 packs a 1850 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Other popular comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung compared to Apple
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Samsung compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Samsung compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Apple compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Apple iPhone 17
Samsung compared to Apple