Samsung Galaxy J1 4G Mobile Price List in India

The Galaxy J1 4G from Samsung is one of the cheapest options in the budget 4G phone segment. It aims to compete with the likes of Asus, Xiaomi and Lenovo devices. Samsung has been a market leader for a long time in the smartphone arena. It is gradually expanding its product portfolio by increasing options for customers. With the increase in number of brands, the smartphone market is becoming more competitive for Samsung. However, it hasn’t stopped the Korean brand from to take the challenge. At present, internet connectivity options are one of the basic parameters for many buyers to judge a phone. Galaxy J1 4G seems to fulfill all the criteria for such buyers.

Features and Specifications

The Galaxy J1 comes with a 4.3 inch WVGA PLS display offering decent viewing angles. The TFT screen supports up to 800 x 480 pixels resolution. It provides a fast net connectivity with the presence of 4G, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi and more. This entry level 4G phone runs Android and dual core processor which delivers a smooth performance. A wide range of multitasking activities can be pursued with the phone. In terms of storage capacity, it has memory card expansion slot to expand the memory. Based on the ear phones, the audio output is decent including the call quality and music. 

Design and Quality

The 4G budget phone has a lot of metal throughout its body and the matte finish provides a premium feel. Curved edges of the device make it more comfortable for users to hold it with both hands. Speaker, flash and camera are placed on the top portion side by side. This device has a removable cover and frontal faux metal edge pops up on the display. Mouthpiece and microUSB slot are placed on the bottom while the power button and volume rocker at the right. There is a 3.5 mm audio jack located on top while the front has capacitive menu buttons and home buttons. This dual SIM phone has a familiar design which is done with high quality plastic.

Tech and OS

The Galaxy J1 LTE is powered by 1.2 GHz dual core processor paired with 768 MB RAM. It is running the Android 4.4 OS which ensure a smooth user experience. However, there is no word if is upgradeable to Android Lollipop version. It has all the specs for the moderate user but is not the right device to play high graphics games. The powerful processor ensures a fast running of apps which aren’t heavily demanding. It gives a decent multitasking experience as expected from an entry level device. Connectivity aspects of the device also make it desirable to surf the net with minimal hassle. Slightest lag may be experienced while playing games like GT Racing 2.   

Camera and Multimedia

This dual SIM handset is equipped with a 5MP autofocus rear camera. It offers an impressive color reproduction and lives up to its standards. However, there may be some issues in terms of detailing of images. This camera is also capable of shooting 720p videos at 30fps for the users.   A front facing 2MP camera would be suitable for taking selfies, video calls, video chatting etc. When clicked from a close, the camera captures the details quite skillfully. However, the imaging aspects are less capable compared to those of the competitors. The media players support a wide range of file formats including audio and video.    

Battery and Storage

The 4G budget phone scores well in terms of a decent battery life. There is an 1850mAh backup which enables the user to listen to music and browse web without plugging constantly. With mixed usage, it ensures moderate hours of battery backup.  This phone has a 4GB of internal storage capacity which can be externally expanded to 128 GB for carrying a wide range of useful files outdoors. Such an additional memory capacity makes the device more desirable among the price sensitive customers.  

Pros and Cons

PROS

·         4G connectivity

·         Decent screen

·         Dual camera

·         Expandable memory capacity

·         Decent battery back up

CONS

·         Low RAM

·         4GB internal storage

Verdict

This entry level 4G phone comes with plenty of offerings for the user. At a price below Rs 8,000, it will be competing with the likes of Redmi Note 4G, Micromax Yureka, Huawei Honor Holly etc. It is suitable device for loyal Samsung users looking for a budget 4G phone with low specs. The price is also worth considering the app experience, web browsing, music playing, gaming etc.