Today we will do a short review of the Samsung Galaxy J1 smartphone. Probably everyone knows at what cost the South Korean manufacturer was given such fame that he gained in the mobile device market. The basis of the company's arsenal is precisely budget devices. The company's devices always have a good price-quality ratio, corresponding to one or another segment in which they are located. The same applies to the Samsung Galaxy J1 smartphone, which was the subject of our today's review.
A little about the manufacturer and the lineup J
Devices of the South Korean manufacturer differ, including reliable assembly. They sometimes have good technical characteristics. It was they who paved the way for the company to the glory that it has now gained, thanks to them (but not only them), the manufacturer was able to rise almost to the top. But nowsuch a trend has been noticed that Samsung is abandoning the previous schemes, gradually removing inexpensive devices from the assortment and replacing them with more productive, but also more expensive models.
Probably, the company's management decided that the brand has sufficiently strengthened itself in the market and now it is possible to work in this direction. Most likely, according to the plan, the calculation is made solely on the high popularity of the company's devices. Theoretically, the J lineup was supposed to become the best-selling among all the company's devices. But in practice, it turned out that the efficiency of the very first model, for example (and this is the Samsung Galaxy J1, reviews of which we will give in this article), turned out to be worse than Lumiya, released by Microsoft. It turns out that J1 is inefficient? Probably yes, it is.
One gets the impression that the budget line was created by a whole army of adherents of the corresponding opinion. To be frank, the Samsung Galaxy J1, reviews of which quickly spread over the Internet, is just some kind of useless device in terms of filling, which actually does not justify the money spent on its purchase. Probably, by right, the phone can be called a personal anti-record of the South Korean manufacturer.
However, no matter how sad everything may seem, let's not forget that the Samsung Galaxy J1, whose characteristics still deserve attention, is supplied to the smartphone market in various modifications. Among them there is a version with a module that allows you to work in fourth-generation networks, that is, with support for LTE. This modification is equippeda slightly different platform that works more quickly. Here, the acquisition of such a phone may make sense, unlike the original standard version. In the meantime, we will consider the main parameters of the device.
Samsung Galaxy J1. Smartphone Specifications
The device is delivered to stores and mobile phone shops with the operating system of the Android family version 4.4.4. The screen matrix is made using TFT technology. The display diagonal is 4.3 inches. At the same time, its resolution is 480 by 800 pixels. There is no automatic backlight leveling function. Density - 217 pixels per inch. Capacitive touch screen.
Samsung J100F Galaxy J1 is equipped with a lithium-ion type battery with a capacity of 1850 milliamps per hour. As the South Korean manufacturer assures potential buyers, the smartphone will be able to withstand about 10 hours of continuous talk time in third-generation networks, 40 hours of non-stop music playback, 9 hours of watching video clips or movies. Wi-Fi browsing time can be up to 9 hours with minimum backlight.
Samsung Galaxy J1 has built-in Spreadtrum family processor. It works simultaneously with two cores, the maximum clock frequency of which can reach 1.2 gigahertz. The amount of RAM is 512 megabytes. In the SM-J100F modification, it has been increased to 768 MB. Not much difference in fact, but it will still be a little easier to deal with multitasking. for storage4 gigabytes of personal data is allocated to the owner of the phone. There is support for external drives up to 128 GB.
Resolution of the main camera is 5 megapixels, the front - only 2. For night shooting, there is an LED flash, and for getting good (relatively) pictures, the auto focus function on the object was built in. The phone allows you to use two SIM cards at once. This is a modification of DS (“Dual Sim”). Before using them, you will need to process according to the MicroSIM standard.
The smartphone can use cellular networks of the second and third generation. Wi-Fi interacts with the b, g, and also n bands. To transfer files between two devices, you can use the bluetooth version 4.0 module. To synchronize with a computer or laptop, you need to use a MicroUSB cable. In three-dimensional space, the dimensions of the apparatus are as follows: in height - 129, in width - 68.2, and in thickness - 8.9 millimeters. The mass of the device is 122 grams.
Samsung Galaxy J1 package contents
The instruction, as well as other elements of the documentation, is unlikely to be of interest to a potential (or actual) buyer. The rules for the first launch of a smartphone are already firmly embedded in our heads, and only the warranty card will be of particular value among the documents. In addition to these elements, the package includes a battery for the device, a charger, a MicroUSB-USB 2.0 cable to it. Well, actually, the phone itself.
Design
From the very first glance, it becomes clear that we have before us nothing but the most typical representative of a device running the operating system of the Android family, produced by our beloved South Korean company. However, not everything is so bad. In fact, the subject of our today's review is quite qualitatively and interestingly brought down. A small edging stretches around the screen of the device, which automatically makes the device more interesting in some respects.
If we talk about aesthetics, then there is nothing new here, in principle, no. Everything that is typical for Samsung smartphones. In the mobile device market, the model is presented in three color combinations at once. The first two are quite standard. This is a white solution (with a pearly sheen), as well as black. Well, the third variation is blue.
Materials of production
A big plus in the treasury of a smartphone is the plastic from which the body of the device is made. Its quality is really at a high level, I would like to praise the company's employees for a long time and non-stop for their excellent work in this direction. Plastic, which was used in the manufacture of this smartphone, very favorably distinguishes it from similar competitive devices. Now let's talk about the controls.
Left side
Here there is a key with which we can adjust the volume of the device. It also gives you the option to change the sound mode to silent.or vibro. In general, this is the most ordinary volume rocker.
Right side
On the opposite side you can see the phone's power control button. By pressing it, the device can be locked and unlocked, as well as turned on or off.
Bottom end
Here we have a connector for synchronization with a personal computer or laptop. This is MicroUSB version 2.0. It is also used to recharge the device by connecting to the device or from the mains.
Top end
Nothing particularly interesting. 3.5mm wired stereo headset (or headphone) jack only.
Rear panel
Here we have a cover. If we remove it, we can find a battery under it, as well as slots for SIM cards processed according to the MicroSIM standard. If you purchase a modification with only one socket, then instead of the second you will see an ordinary plug. There is also a slot for installing an external microSD drive.
Reliability
The device in the hand lies well, does not slip anywhere. In a way, it's even convenient. For this, I must say thanks again to the employees of the company, who were not too lazy and finally made nice plastic. With ease the device hides in pockets. The mechanical key under the screen is designed to quickly minimize applications. In addition to it, there are two touch controls.
Conclusion and reviews
So, what are the advantages of the device? Got here:
- Good call quality.
- Good mic.
- Medium vibrating alert.
Among the shortcomings, users note:
- The only microphone. Although it is of high quality, it will transmit your voice very quietly in a noisy environment.
- Price.
Indeed, the cost of the device is ten thousand rubles. For this money, you can safely buy a Lumia 640 smartphone, which will definitely surpass its competitor in terms of characteristics. And inside the Android segment, you can find many more productive models at the same price.
