Samsung Galaxy J1 Review: What was Samsung Thinking?

By on Email @exolete

It seems there is a huge disconnect between Samsung Mobile's marketing, engineering departments and its customers. With such a mammoth organization, its not that difficult to imagine. Back to the topic of our discussion, the Samsung Galaxy J1. With just 512 MB RAM, 4GB storage, bland/bulky design, software issues and lackluster performance, the Galaxy J1 is not worth your time or money.

6.1

Samsung Galaxy J1 is not worth your time nor money.

PROS

  • Good Cameras
  • Good Battery-life
  • Decent Display

CONS

  • Apps & Games Crash
  • Inconsistent Performance
  • Laggy Gameplay
  • Bland Design
  • No Light Sensor, Notification LED


Score Breakdown

  • Build and Design
    6.3
  • Display
    7.0
  • Network Reception & Call Quality
    7.5
  • Camera(s)
    7.0
  • Music & Video Playback
    7.0
  • Gaming
    4.5
  • Performance
    5.5
  • Battery-life
    7.0
  • Software
    7.1
  • Total Score
    6.1 10.0
Screen Size 4.3 inches (480 x 800 pixels, 217 ppi)
Camera Back: 5 MP, 720p@30fps; Front: 2 MP
Processor
Memory 4 GB, 512 MB RAM
OS Android OS, v4.4.x (KitKat)
Dimension & Weight 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm, 122 g
Connectivity 3G
Battery 1850 mAh
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