SAMSUNG GALAXY J LINE OVERVIE: Budget and very cool. SAMSUNG GALAXY J1 smartphone: characteristics, instructions, reviews design, sizes, control elements

Galaxy - Line of Smartphones from sAMSUNG.which includes a wide selection of devices with different screen diagonals, memory and functionality. They are distinguished by high quality and performance.

Models operate on the Android operating system and support the installation of modern applications from the official store Google Play.. You need to choose a suitable smartphone from the series, taking into account the parameters:

• screen diagonal. Compact 4-inch are suitable for working with standard programs, and large 6-inch - to view the video;
• the volume of built-in memory - from 8 to 64 gigabytes;
• camera resolution. Maximum - 20 megapixels - will allow making high quality images;
• the battery capacity, on which it depends, how much will the smartphone work without recharging;
• the presence of additional functions, such as the fingerprint scanner.

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Contents of delivery

• Smartphone
• Wired stereo header
• Charger with USB cable
• Instruction
• Clip to extract a SIM card

Specifications

• Android 7.
• Display 5 inches, TFT, 1280x720 Points, 294 PPI, street mode, lack of automatic brightness adjustment
• EXYNOS 7570 chipset, 4 cores up to 1.4 GHz, MALI-T720 graphic accelerator
• 2 GB random access memory16 GB built-in (10.7 GB Available to user), MicroSD memory cards up to 256 GB
• Battery 2400 mAh Li-Ion, working hours in LTE / Wi-Fi to 14 hours, playing video to 14 hours, in conversation mode up to 15 hours (3G)
• two Nanosim Cards and Install Memory Card, Slots Not Combined
• Front camera 5 megapixels, f / 2.2
• Main chamber 13 megapixels, F / 1.9
• 4G - Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/17/20
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 2.0, microUSB
• GPS / GLONASS / Beidou
• Sensors - accelerometer, approximation sensor
• Case Colors - Black, Golden, Blue
• Dimensions - 143.2x70.3kh8.2 mm, weight - 142 grams

Positioning

The J Line in the Samsung classification refers to the initial level, while it can be found in it as the most inexpensive models and devices worth 20,000 rubles that closed the lineup from above. Such a variation of prices could not but affect the difference in models, the conditioned bone of the line, which is united Idean, can be considered J3 / J5 / J7, it is these three models that coincide with similar rules above, for example, with a series.

Usually the J-series looked like simpler models compared to A series, for those who do not need advanced features, but I want to buy a smartphone from a large manufacturer, not a Chinese company with an unclear story and incomprehensible service. Comparison in the forehead with Chinese devices J-series lost, because it was not optimal in terms of price / quality ratio, you could find a comparable money big number Interesting models. In the 2017 lineup, Samsung reduced this gap. With a model J3, a detective story came out truly, initially for Russia, the cost of this apparatus was 9,990 rubles, which was less than the model of the previous season. It was this price that was in a press release and everywhere - everywhere, the company denied that this is some kind of mistake, they said that they wanted to win a large share of the market. Everything turned out to be at the calibration, and the device went on sale at 12,990 rubles, which makes the model not so attractive.

Another problem is the initial plan in which this device has a superamoled-screen as senior models. In most countries of the world, this device is equipped with a TFT-screen, but the company insisted that there will be a more expensive matrix. This also did not happen, since the model entered the market with very other screen characteristics, it is an inexpensive TFT display. Total it happened that they wanted it better, but it turned out on the fact not very beautiful and good.

Considering that in this price segment There is a huge number of good Chinese, for example, from Huawei, Meizu, Xiaomi, and especially smaller companies, this apparatus looks not the strongest proposal that is overvalued and is clearly not optimal for most buyers. On the other hand, this model has a minimum cost for a Samsung smartphone with a design in a metal case, which looks like older models.

Design, dimensions, control elements

All J-series models are available in four color solutions - black, blue, gold and pink. In Russia there are no pink devices, it is possible that they will appear later.

In my opinion, it looks good both black, familiar color and blue, which is most interesting. Golden and pink are definitely suitable for girls who are a pant for such color solutions.

Unlike the senior models, there is a metal housing, but the antennas inserts are made much easier, they saved in the design, they are well noticeable and striking. Unfortunately, the savings on it did not limit itself, in the model there is no fingerprint sensor, and there are no other sensors, for example, a penny illumination sensor that automatically adjusts the screen brightness for external conditions. So I imagine marketers that they broke your head to throw out from the apparatus, so as not to make it a competitor with its own models, as if there are no other manufacturers in the market, who these simple functions add to their devices.

On the front panel there is a physical key, on the sides of two touch buttons, but they have no backlight. Phone sizes - 143.2х70.3х8.2 mm with weight in 142 grams, it is quite compact and well lies in his hand.

You can see the camera on the front panel to see the camera. On the left side of the volume, there are two keys to adjust the volume, but on the right side - the on / off button is slightly higher - the dynamics hole for playing the call signal and music. Such an unusual location of the dynamics does not cause problems, although the device is not the most volatile, it is medium in the volume of the call.

On the bottom, you can see a 3.5 mm connector, then the microusb connector for charging. The quality of the assembly of the device is excellent, no complaints can be. On the left side, there are also two slots - one for one nanosim card, and in the second it is placed both the second Nanosim and the memory card.

Display

The usual TFT screen, which has an HD resolution, the lack of automatic brightness adjustment, but there is a "outdoor" mode, which increases the brightness as much as possible, and the screen becomes reading in the sun. The time of this mode is up to 15 minutes, then the screen returns to the previous value, as in this mode it eats too much energy.

To evaluate the model with the TFT-screen, took this in retail, the difference with the prototype on the amoled screen is noticeable, and it is not in favor of the TFT model. In general, the screen that stands on J3 2017 can be called typical of the segment to 10,000 rubles, but not higher. This is the average for all characteristics of the matrix, in the sun it remains readable, but only.

There are no special settings at the screen, everything is ascetic. This model is the weaker of the three devices of the series, which came out at the same time.

Battery

Capacity 2400 mAh Li-Ion, working hours in LTE / Wi-Fi - up to 14 hours, video playback - up to 18 hours, in conversation mode - up to 15 hours (3G). Absence wireless charging Not critical, but I would like to get a quick charging, but that's not. Charging time - about 2.5 hours.

By the time of work, I liked this device, taking into account the scenario, how to use it. If you plan to mainly call, rarely sit on the network, respond to messages in the messengers, then for you this is the perfect model, it will work 3-5 days without any work. But for those who are sitting on the net without a break, this smartphone will not work, his work time will be up to one day, and then not at the highest load. Strange, but not even the screen has such an impact during work, it is rather data transfer, it just eats the battery before my eyes. So, a couple of hours of navigation on the roads of a small island, and I have been eaten a quarter batteries. It is sad.

Chipset, memory, performance

The chipset in this device exynos 7570, it has 4 kernels with a frequency of up to 1.4 GHz. Performance for ordinary tasks is enough for the eyes, the interface is responsive and rather fast (not like the flagships, but in its segment everything works fine, there are no complaints). The device 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB built-in (available 10 GB is available). In my opinion, for this segment and scenarios of using 2 GB of RAM more than enough.

Memory cards up to 256 GB, and there are no restrictions on the memory card and two SIM cards, it is important.

Look at the results of synthetic tests, they are typical for such a device.

Camera

Front camera in 5 megapixels, but it does not have autofocus, but there is a flash and a bunch of modes to make selfie or decorate your face with some picture. Someone will like it, there is no one, but clear emphasis on these possibilities shows that among users there will be many young people.

The main chamber has a resolution of 13 megapixels, it has autofocus. The quality of the pictures with sufficient lighting is not bad, but nothing outstanding. Moreover, already in J5 it is better than the camera module, and it gives good pictures. Here the camera can be compared with many Chinese this segment, and therefore it is the average quality in the most favorable situation.

Communication capabilities

Budget is manifested in the fact that the Wi-Fi one-band, and this is minus, after all, given the ester's escalation, I would like to get two bands. No Ant +, no NFC, and Bluetooth version 4.2. But gPS work Standard and does not cause questions, but it is very voracious to the battery, this is not observed on older models.

Software

The model came out on Android 7.0.1, but many interface elements are similar to what we see in Android 7 and Clean UI on S7 / S7 EDGE. I advise you to read about what appeared in Android 7, since this model will soon receive this version of the OS.

Describe standard android functions I will not, you can read about them in a detailed review.

Unlike top models, there is a built-in FM radio, which looks like a pleasant bonus.

When using KNOX, you can deliver any program in two instances, for example, install two WhatsApp messenger to one machine and use them for each SIM card (two numbers, two messenger). You can even correspond with yourself. Exactly the same trick can be done with any software, no phone allows you to simultaneously work with two messengers on one machine with different numbers. Today, many Chinese manufacturers offer something similar in their smartphones, but everywhere realization is different.

I will not stop on the standard samsung software, for example, s Health, you can find the appropriate articles on our website.

Impression

The vibrating alert medium, the volume of the call is also medium - perhaps I would like to be more reserve, but still the phone is heard, and it felt in pockets when vibration. Rather, there is no volume in volume, but here who is how to perceive this moment, it is impossible to call a quiet apparatus.

This model is considered to be discovering in the series, it goes to J5 and J7, while the screen is as close as possible to the screen to J5, which costs 17,990 rubles. The devices differ fundamentally, and J3 looks markedly cheaper, and its characteristics worse. This model has only one dignity - appearance that resembles older models, and then if not peering in detail. The fact that there is an ordinary TFT-screen here, there is nothing remarkable in performance, the working time is optimized for those who only call and occasionally writes, it can be interpreted in different ways. This is not a universal solution, but rather excellent phone For those who remember, but does not sit on the Internet on the Internet.

I really liked J7 2017, but these models can not even be compared with each other (the difference in value, and the diagonal of the screen), but the ideologue is more interesting. In the described segment there is a huge number of decent devices, the first to mind arrives Huawei P9 Lite, in the company's company store it costs 13,990 rubles (complete with self-stick and pedometer, for store subscribers there are additional discounts). The advantages of this device are obvious - FullHD screen, better chamber, more battery capacity, it is 3000 mAh, the prevention of a fingerprint scanner. But the plastic case.

There is also a MEIZU M5S on the market, which also has a fingerprint sensor, a pretty productive chipset from MediaTek and choosing the amount of integrated memory between 16 and 32 GB (memory cards are present). In general, this is a fairly typical decision for the Chinese, the price is from 11,990 rubles in Russia.

As you can see a huge proposal in this segment, and on this background J3 2017 is lost, it does not look like a model that corresponds to its price. Of the advantages - the Samsung brand, which attracts buyers, and surcharge for the brand. But the price / quality ratio is far from the perfect.

The top SAMSUNG of the budget series is new Galaxy J7 2017. There are such words somehow not very impressive, because the head is not linked, as a "inexpensive" smartphone can cost 20 thousand rubles. But this is this j-series, younger line samsung phones. Then the A-series goes, then S, and J works to attract attention.

With the senior s-series everything is clear, the flagships get all the best. A-series is the middle class, design from the older generation, and the filling is simpler. What then the J-series? Reply to omnipresent chinese smartphonesThey displace Samsung let from not the most profitable, but a very popular niche.

About design

Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 looks like a typical samsung - no joke or irony, just recognizable features. Here and accurate enclodies of the case, and the branded button under the screen with a pair of keys on the sides, and a convenient screen lock button on the right side. Maybe boring, but it is simply clear - I have no questions on ergonomics or ease of use. Keep comfortable, you can click on the buttons even blindly, you will not be mistaken.

The body is all-metal, inseparable, plastic in the finish is not at all, except for thin strips of antennas. Koreans risked and peculiarly conducted them on the corpus, it turned out, on my taste, original and pretty.

In general, J7 looks neatly, they do not take the assembly, with convenience, too, everything is in order. I would feel freely taken to the representatives of the A-series, not a shame. On this ending ODD Korean design, moving on.

About screen

The screen is large - 5.5 inches, glass with a 2.5D effect and thin frames. Super Amoled is impressive with a bright picture, if in the eyes begins to rip off from a juicy palette, you can "arrive" tones in the settings by selecting a neutral color profile.

In the standby mode, the date and time is seen, the battery level, as well as notification icons. It immediately becomes clear that it's time to answer a letter or look into the messenger. A simple thing, but convenient, and the battery does not spend at all. A kind of alternative to the light indicator, but only here everything is immediately clear, and the flashing of the sensor is not annoying at night.

If the budget J3 I scolded for the lack of the illumination sensor, then in J7 with this full order - the sensor in place, the screen brightness is automatically adjustable.

About power

There is an opinion that the main problem of samsung is an unimaginable software brakes. The branded firmware, where the trace of native laconic Android remains, requires more and more powerful iron. If the flagships of the S-series are at least 4 GB of RAM and the most modern processors, then the J-series of the depository j-series. Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 received exynos 7870, 3/16 GB of memory and shows modest results in a series of benchmarks. Among smartphones that are sold for 20 thousand rubles, you can find options and more powerful. Chinese companies have shown that it is possible to do inexpensively and well, but Samsung saves and is in no hurry to invest in filling.

In other words, if you do not plan to play on the phone - everything will arrange, but if you want to cut into tanks or something womb, then you will feel like filling with difficulty optimizes toys under Full HD screen. Sorry.

But otherwise - full order. I mean support for 2.4 and 5-GHz Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and SAMSUNG PAY.

A wise decision - a separate tray for SIM cards and memory cards, so it is not necessary to sacrifice additional MicroSD in favor of the second SIM card. Convenient when the second number is needed, on vacation, for example.

Soft

Since we are speeching about the brakes of the system, I will tell you how much is the smartphone, it cannot be woven from some flaws. For example, there is a multi-solo mode, simultaneously run two programs at once. You can log in to one application from two different accounts. The control mode is supported by one hand when the interface is compressed to a more compact size. Little things, yes, but practical things. If the shell for Android 7.0 had not yet picked up and worked for a job, there was no price. And so, you are like Xiaomi Mi Max 2 and then be sad when you see, what is SAMSUNG, which happens.

About Camera

Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a representative of an inexpensive series of smartphones, but his camera is very good. He has a 13-megapixel camera with light optics - F / 1.7. The frontier also on 13 megapixels, lights a little worse - f / 1.9. The phone is clearly photographing the day: he has a quick autofocus, a pleasant color rendering. Again, the shooting can be quickly run, double-clicking on the button under the screen. Of the disadvantages, the quality of the shooting in the evenings and nights, there is no longer enough optical stabilization.

About sound

The media speaker was put on the right side, the place is strange at first glance, but a convenient - during games or watching a video you will not clutch his palm, does not muffle the sound. The sound in the headphones was pleasantly surprised me, the nominally smartphone is no special feature on the background of competitors, but in practice he plays great music.

After Meizu Pro 6 Plus, where everything is fine with sound, J7 2017 does not impress the garde dock. Yes, maybe the bass is not so juicy, and the upper frequencies are not quite ringing, but in general, the impression is very good. By tradition, the Samsung is running an equalizer - you can play with the settings and select mode for mood.

About autonomy

MicroUSB for charging - somehow not ice in 2017, I want to finally go to USB-C, and not to carry the steam of wires for all occasions. But the manufacturers cannot simultaneously migrate from one standard to another, so the J-series has become a hostage.

Battery capacity - 3600 mAh, fast charging smartphone does not support, autonomy indicators are normal. The phone withstands the day of active use, if not to play, then 2 days can be obtained without any problems. If you watch a video, the smartphone shows some unreal numbers, it turns it without stopping the clock 16. I started YouTube here in the evening, and it fell asleep with the working phone. I wake up in the morning - and J7 everything chases the video, the long-playing phone.

What is good samsung galaxy j7 2017?

• Pleasant design and materials
• Quality camera
• Always ON.
• Separate slots for memory card and SIM-cards
• The fingerprint scanner
• Samsung Pay.
• Good autonomy

What is not good SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 2017?

• Filling is weak
• Sustained shell
• microUSB charging port

Alternatives

Slightly more expensive compared to J7 2017 is Honor 9, but on the stuffing this smartphone it turns out a more interesting option, it is more powerful and better sharpened for the game. In addition, for 22 thousand rubles you already receive a glass, not a metal case, and a system of two cameras is also an interesting thing.

I would advise OnePlus 3, but it is already in the area of \u200b\u200b25 thousand standing. But this is a full-fledged top decision, albeit last year.

For 20 thousand sell Meizu MX6 - it will be much more powerful than Samsung, but he has no slot under the memory card, and he does not know how he is in our stores to pay for purchases.

Do not be afraid of large sizes - take Xiaomi Mi Max 2, it is generally a fire-apparatus and in time of work, and in terms of performance, and on the budget in the same 20 thousand rubles stacked.

Conclusion

I like SAMSUNG Galaxy J7 2017. I do not play the game on the phone, well, although pickers in the menu are a matter of personal relationship. Someone is bored for this score, someone without a difference, if only the phone worked longer, and the camera photographed well. And with these tasks, the smartphone copes normally. Another thing is that you can pick up the cheerful "Chinese" for the same 20,000 rubles, so again the eternal dilemma: whether to sacrifice the filling, whether to take a competitor more powerful.

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- Created for those who are looking for a smartphone of an eminent brand at a democratic price. It is made in the classic design for the Korean design, with beautiful side faces. Despite the simplified materials of the case, compared with flagship models, the device is pleasantly in hand and, moreover, less brand.

In contrast, from many models of this price category, the smartphone supports work in the fourth-generation mobile networks (4G / LTE). This gives access to data transmission at speeds up to 150 Mbps. For economy mobile traffic, It is possible to connect and to Wi-Fi access points. The device supports working with two SIM cards, which gives flexibility in choosing a tariff for calls and mobile Internet, Or will allow you to combine personal, and working contacts. Who do not like the wires, can use Bluetooth (version 4.1) and connect wireless headphones and headset. It also shares files for which you can use Wi-Fi Direct. For navigating under little places, GPS and GLONASS will be useful. The smartphone is able to work up to 12 hours in conversation mode, up to 10 hours with Internet surfing (4G / LTE) and up to 14 hours of video viewing. These indicators provide a removable battery with a capacity of 2050 mAh. To increase battery life, present special application With flexible setup.

SAMSUNG GALAXY J1 (2016) J120 Black Has a diagonal of a display of 4.5 inches, which will appeal to many of its compactness and convenience, when using one hand. It is perfect for a "children's" phone or a "workhorse", which is always easy to put in a jeans pocket or shirt. The screen itself has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and is performed using Superamoled technology. It will provide excellent brightness, saturated colors and wide viewing angles. Despite the small (according to modern standards) size, the display is comfortable to view Internet pages, films in high definition and photography format. The latter can be made to the main chamber, with a resolution of 5 MP and equipped with autofocus. It provides good qualityso it is easily able to photograph necessary document, pleasant moment or remove video in HD format (1280 x 720 pixels). The video message includes a front camera with a resolution of 2 megapixel.

Decent productivity SAMSUNG GALAXY J1 (2016) J120 Black, It is ensured by using EXYNOS 3475 nuclear processor in it, all kernels of which are operated with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The processing of graphics corresponds to the MALI-T720 video processor. Availability of 1 GB of RAM and modern operating system Android 5.1 Lollipop, allow the interface to appear smoothly, with a rapid touch response. As always, in Samsung smartphones, the TouchWiz branded shell is installed, which has more colorful design and several unique functionality. 8 GB (available 4.1 GB are available to storing the data. If you want to store in the device's memory a large number of Media content (photos, music, movies), you can install the MicroSD memory card, with a volume up to 128 GB.

Samsung Galaxy J1 is a basic level smartphone. A small device has a 4.3-inch display and, therefore, should not modern trend Increase screens size. But Samsung was not very cleared of the rest of the components. Is the phone able to withstand strong competition?

Smartung J1 smartphone costs 109 euros ($ 122) and is one of the cheapest devices in the Galaxy series. It also becomes apparent at the closer look at its components, since the buyer receives only standard parts: 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800x480, 1,2-GHz dual-core processor, 512 MB of operational and only 4 GB of permanent memory. At least the manufacturer integrated some functions that are missing in it. flagship models. Galaxy battery J1 can be easily replaced, and the amount of data warehouse increases with a Micro SD card.

Competition in this price segment is quite large, because of which the devices are becoming better and better. The closest rivals of the model are Motorola Moto. E (2015), Nokia Lumia. 535 and Honor Holly. LG L Fino and Huawei Y540 also make it a competition.

Housing

Galaxy J1 used old designThanks to which Samsung smartphone can be found in it. The corners of the polycarbonate case have a rounded shape, along the top edge there is a chrome strip, and under the display - the central button HOME, on both sides of which a pair of sensory buttons is located. This means that J1 does not differ in principle from more expensive smartphones GalaxyWhat speaks in his favor, given the low price. Back cover It can be removed to access the recoverable battery, micro-SIM slot, as well as a tray for Micro-SD memory cards.

Comparable models possess large displaysWhat is clearly noticeable at one glance on their size. When weighing only 122 g, Galaxy J1 can be kept to keep in one hand, and the 4.3-inch form factor is quite good for medium-sized hands. The thickness of 8.8 mm is also one of the best, but the camera module slightly protrudes from the rear panel. Compactness promotes stability, the smartphone cannot be bent (no screen), and the applied pressure does not damage the housing. A good impression is somewhat spoiled slightly discharged hardware buttons on the sides. However, given the price, the overall impression is very good. True, despite the strong design, the covers for "Samsung J1" users of buying after all recommend.

Samsung Galaxy J1 is available in blue, white and black design.

Connectors

No surprises in terms of ports Galaxy J1 is not tatt. Micro USB connector can be used to charge a smartphone and to transfer files from a PC, but it only supports USB 2.0 standard. Neither MHL nor Miracast is not available, which means that it is impossible to transfer the image to the TV screen. This also applies to DLNA - only Wi-Fi-Direct is supported, allowing you to exchange files between two devices. USB-OTG cable serving to connect to smartphone USB devices (for example, flash drives) is also missing.

The CPU capacity is only 4 GB, and Samsung advertises the presence of 2 GB of free space. However, the owners report that the memory available to Samsung J1 is limited to 1.1 GB, so its expansion with using microSD. (up to 128 GB) is mandatory. Applications can be transferred to the SD card, but it is impossible to install them directly. This represents an insurmountable problem for large programs, such as games, for example.

Another feature of the smartphone is a built-in FM radio, which works with a connected headset that performs the role of antenna. However, the included headphones can be used only for calls, as their quality is mediocre and listening to music will not be pleasant.

Software

SAMSUNG GALAXY J1 Operating System - Android Kitkat. 4.4.4. At the disposal of the owner also turns out to be the Touch WIZ interface. It is simple enough, and even inexperienced users should not experience any problems with software. In addition to some advertising applications that can be deleted, there is a store by Galaxy Apps.

Samsung added two more things. First, now there is an opportunity to do selfie with the help of a gesture (which, however, does not always work). There is also a familiar energy-saving mode, which leaves only the basic functions of the smartphone and allows you to significantly increase the time of work, even when the charge remains extremely small.

Communication and geopositioning

Communication modules confirm the low cost of the device, as the smartphone does not support either LTE nor AS-Wi-Fi, nor NFC. Instead, there is a two-band UMTS, and the Wi-Fi of the 802.11 b / g / n frequency of 2.4 GHz. At least, Wi-Fi is not reminded about himself, as communication breaks are not observed, and the quality of the signal remains good. Bluetooth 4.0 is also available and allows you to easily connect to external speakers.

IN mobile network The situation is fundamentally different. The signal strength mark shows 1-2 divisions in the city, and the data transfer rate over the mobile network is not ideal (often only edge without 3G). During the conversation, the connection is stable, without breaks.

The position of the smartphone can be determined using A-GPS and GLONASS. In the closed room, this feature does not work, and in the open air geopositioning takes about 40 s. A comparison with a professional Garmin GPSMAP 64S navigation device gives measurement accuracy within 8 m.

Voice quality

The application for the phone with the central keyboard is very easy to use. The numbers entered can be saved directly as a contact, and the device shows the corresponding contact if the number is already saved or dial before. At the top of the screen there are four tabs - dialer, call history, selected and contacts. Working with the program of problems will not cause.

Quality of voice communication phone "Samsung J1" user feedback is called unsatisfactory. Obviously, it depends on the characteristics of the signal, but the sound is distorted on both sides. However, there are no annoying background noise (cod). The microphone is incorrectly filtered wind noise. Although the loud connection is working, its quality leaves much to be desired. The voice sounds deaf and rattling when the smartphone lies on the table, because the speaker is located on the rear panel next to the camera.

Samsung J1: Camera Overview

The front is 2-MP sensor, the qualities of which for good calf is not enough - at best, the photographs will come to social networks. In the Samsung J1 mini model, its permission was reduced to 0.3 mp.

Rear is a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. Photos can be captured with a resolution of up to 2592 x 1944 pixels. In good conditions of illumination, the quality of the pictures is quite sufficient, but with careful inspection you can see the differences with good cameras. Details could be better, and the colors are a bit darker. The sensor does not cope with a lack of light, and the details of the pictures are very low.

The speed of both the phone chambers "Samsung J1" reviews are called unsatisfactory. After pressing the descent button, you have to keep the smartphone still for about 1 s to the moment when the snapshot is performed. Image processing takes another 2-3 s. In addition to automatic, there is panoramic, serial, night and sports shooting modes. You can also manually configure several parameters, such as shutter speed, ISO value and white balance.

Video can be recorded in HD format (1280 x 720) with a frequency of 30 k / s. The quality is relatively good in well-lit rooms and rapid movements are not a problem. However, the image quickly becomes too noisy in dim light. The video is saved in MP4 format.

Accessories

The smartphone includes a battery, a power adapter with a USB cable, separate uSB cable For Data, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information on Samsung J1, Instructions and Headset. The manufacturer also offers additional accessories, such as universal Bluetooth receivers or external batteries. In addition, you can purchase covers for Samsung J1.

The warranty period is 24 months. From the date of purchase, but for the battery it is reduced to six months.

Input Devices

The virtual keyboard takes at least 50% of the screen, so it remains very little from the original, especially in the browser. Comfortable digital row at the top, which can be caused by a long press. This means that you do not need to switch to another mode. The keys size in portrait mode is limited due to a relatively small display size, and having laid hands can have problems with typos. The situation is much improved in the landscape mode, since the keys are incremented in size. Entering without separation from the screen is possible, but first will need to activate this feature in settings. You can install other keyboards from the Play Store.

Touch screen It greatly slides and is quite sensitive in the peripheral areas, but the input is not always quickly executed. These small breaks are annoying, sometimes strong. OS works quite smoothly, but stored when the keyboard is called.

Screen

Samsung equipped Galaxy J1 glossy 4.3-inch TFT display. Although its permission is only 800 x 480, a relatively small screen provides a sufficient density of pixels equal to 217 tons. Samsung J1, the characteristics of the display of which is lower than that of competitors, in the convenience of use they are not inferior. Standard for inexpensive phones it is no longer - in this price range there are devices with HD resolution (for example, Honor Holly). Light sensor, automatically regulating screen brightness, is missing.

The average intensity of the display of the display is 364 cd / m 2. The image is very smooth and combined with a good brightness distribution, equal to 95%. This is the average result. For example, Huawei Y540 is 30% brighter. But there is an opportunity to increase the brightness of up to 435 cd / m 2 for 15 minutes, which can help under bright lighting.

The level of black is quite high (0.63 kD / m 2), as a result of which the contrast coefficient is 587: 1. With the exception of Motorola Moto E, competitors have similar features. The screen is not able to reproduce a really deep black color, and the colors lack saturation.

Further measurements using Calman demonstrate decent results for such an inexpensive device. Gray levels show quite high deviations of the Middle Delta E 2000 (7.28) compared to SRGB, but this is the average result. There is a shift color in the direction of blue, but in practice he is impaired.

Outdoor The brightness of the Samsung J1 screen brightness is called satisfactory. The problem is its glossy surface. It is impossible to see any direct sunlight, but the glare can also affect the quality of the image in the shade, and even the increased brightness will not be able to help. However, if you cautiously be careful, then the Galaxy J1 can be used in the open air.

The viewing angles of the TFT display are not bad, even a few people can see its contents. There is a small loss of brightness when viewing from above or below, but the glare deliver much more concern.

Performance

Samsung J1 smartphone is equipped with Spreadtrum SC8830 chip with two Cortex A7 nuclei and clock frequency 1.2 GHz, which is supported by 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB ROM and graphics processor MALI-400 MP2. It is not necessary to expect records, but the phone is inferior to its competitors practically in all indicators. GPU also does not justify expectations. For example, Honor Holly with the same graphics processor in the test 3DMark turned out to be 40% faster. Galaxy J1 lags behind other devices with Mali-400 MP2 at least 30%. The memory of the phone "Samsung J1" The reviews are called insufficient to start tests such as GFXBENCH, ANTUTU and 3DMark Ice Storm. The situation is not much better and in the tests of the browser. Although Galaxy J1 is not always lowered to the lower step of the rating, competitors prove, you can expect higher performance even in this price range. In general, the results of performance testing are unsatisfactory. Frequent delays and the launch of applications takes some time.

In March 2016, Samsung J1 Mini was released with improved characteristics. The number of nuclei has grown to four, the amount of RAM - up to 768 MB, and the ROM is up to 8 GB.

Games

Low test results are subject to the conclusion that Samsung Galaxy J1 is far from the best gaming smartphone. Even fairly simple games, such as Fieldrunners 2, have delays already with several units, Angry Birds Star Wars also works with difficulty. The touch screen, however, functions normally, as well as the accelerometer. Limited storage features are a great problem for games. Applications can not be installed directly to the memory card, so big games, such as Asphalt 8 (about 1.5 GB), write it at all possible.

Temperature mode

Increase temperature slightly. The most preheated places are limited to the top of the smartphone, next to the camera. Nevertheless, even the maximum temperature value is non-critical (38 ° C). In other cases, the device is simply becoming heated, and no changes are felt at rest.

Sound output

The position of a small dynamics next to the camera on the rear panel is imperfect, because it can be easily blocked. At least it is quite loud, but the sound quality does not make an impression. In general, the sound is shifted to high frequencies, and the bass is completely absent. Users like playback through a 3.5 mm stereo inspection, but not through the supplied headset. The maximum volume of the headphones is more than sufficient. Connect the Samsung J1 phone to the external Bluetooth dynamics is easy. Communication is stable, without interruptions and delays. YouTube video is played synchronously and much better than with a built-in speaker.

Duration of autonomous work

Lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 7.13 W / h. Smatsung J1 smartphone, the characteristics of the power consumption of which are quite low, provides long-term operation of the device. The practical Wi-Fi test showed almost 11 hours offline. None of the opponents reaches this result. Galaxy J1 also has an advantage in all other scenarios. The full battery charge takes about three hours when the device is turned on.

Verdict

Phone "Samsung J1" leaves good impression In many important areas. The chassis is very durable and does not differ from more expensive Galaxy models. The back cover is removed by opening access to the micro-SD slot and a replaceable battery. It is worth noting low power consumption and excellent duration of autonomous work. However, the performance of the smartphone is mediocre. He lacks stability, the signal quality is not very good, and the telephone relationship requires improvement in terms of sound. The main chamber makes decent pictures with good lighting. Displays no complaints. Nevertheless, many competitors have better performance indicators and permission.