Samsung Galaxy J1 mini - Specifications. Smartphone "Samsung J1 Mini": reviews of the owners, specifications and features Mobile phone Galaxy Jay 1 mini

In 2016, Samsung launched one of the smallest devices on the smartphone market: the 4-inch Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. In addition, the J1 mini is the cheapest smartphone from the manufacturer, with a price tag of around 80 USD at the time of writing.

This model has another name - Galaxy J1 Nxt mini, but it appears mainly in other countries. In this review, we will try to figure out what this device is.

In 2016, other devices followed, reviews of which you can find here:,,,.

Characteristics Samsung Galaxy J1 mini SM-J105H

The technical part of the smartphone is very modest by the standards of 2016.

Design

The appearance of the device is very simple, no frills. With a high probability, it can be argued that earlier budget models were taken as the basis for the design. There are 3 color variations available: black, white, gold. The product is made of matte plastic, the frame is made of metal, which is very pleasing and distinguishes the J 2016 series from last year. We had a gold color and the plastic had a pearlescent tint. The design is collapsible, the battery can also be removed. The case is 121.6 mm high, 63.1 mm wide and 10.8 mm thick. Such a "well-fed" device, but thanks to this, it lies more confidently in the hand, given the small width and height.

CPU

4- nuclear processor Spreadtrum SC8830 (1.2 GHz). The graphics are processed by the Mali-400 MP2 video chip. The solution is budgetary, but, in general, it is enough for work. In the interface, there are no noticeable problems with the speed of work, as well as delays in the work of applications.

The smartphone can run demanding 3D games, but it is not suitable as an affordable gaming solution due to the small screen. Demanding games like Asphalt 8 and Modern Combat 5, surprisingly, run smoothly, but at the smallest graphics settings. Even on small screen in games, pixels are visible, straight lines have turned into a ladder.

Memory

The built-in memory is 8 GB, of which a little less than 4 GB is available to the user. This volume is enough to install common applications. Interestingly, a microSD card with a capacity of up to 128 GB can be installed in the memory card slot: as a rule, this is not yet found in state employees. This feature makes the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini an excellent candidate for MP3 player and voice recorder replacement. After all, this volume is more than enough to store a solid collection of music tracks.

But with the RAM, not everything is so much fun. Its volume is only 768 MB, while the generally accepted standard in modern budget devices is 1 GB of RAM.

Battery

The battery in this smartphone is modest: only 1500 mAh. But given the specifics of such devices, they are usually not used for games, watching movies and surfing the net. Therefore, the energy consumption is more gentle. The classic scenario for using such a smartphone is calls, SMS, and occasionally social networks, listening to music from time to time, calculator and alarm clock as needed. In this mode, he will calmly hold out for one day, perhaps up to two days. It all depends on the intensity of use.

Also, the situation is partially saved by the "Maximum energy saving mode". When activated, it automatically dims the screen backlight, optimizes performance running applications, and restricts their hibernation network access.

Camera

The smartphone has 2 cameras, but here they are most likely for show. The main one is completely lacking such basic features as autofocus and flash. As for its level in daylight, it shoots tolerably well, but without autofocus it is very difficult to get a more or less clear picture of text. There are settings in the camera, and they are most likely for show. Having selected the "Sport" mode, the following picture was obtained on the main camera:

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And below is a photo without the "Sports" mode. There is not much difference.

Well, a shot with the main camera close up, with sufficient lighting:

The maximum video recording resolution is HD (1280 x 720), it is recorded at a frequency of 30 frames / s.

Front-camera 0.3 Mp is even worse, but it will do for video calls.

Will take a photo on the front camera:

Display

The diagonal of the display is only 4 inches. V recent times this is a great rarity, and buyers can and would like to purchase a modern compact device for calls and work, but the choice is small. With a modest diagonal, the resolution is 480 x 800 pixels, but this device does not need more. The pixel density is 240 ppi, which is very low. Individual pixels can be seen. if you look closely.

The display itself is the most budgetary one and is made using TFT technology. The viewing angles are small, so if you look not at a right angle, but at least slightly to the side, the colors will darken a lot.

The reserve of brightness is enough for comfortable use indoors, as well as in places where direct sunlight does not fall.

Network communications

The smartphone is two-SIM, both slots are designed for Micro-SIM cards. One SIM can work in 2G networks, the second in 3G. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules are present, the device can be used as a pocket portable access point. Navigation presented GPS support and GLONASS.

The manufacturer saved on the proximity sensor, but there is a software solution that locks the screen when you call (the screen stays on when you call). To unlock the screen during a call, you need to tap on it twice. You can accidentally, with your ear or cheek, unlock and open the notification shade, turn on Bluetooth or other functions. This is in theory and according to reviews on the network, in practice it was not possible to unlock the screen with the ear.

Sound

The hole for the main audio speaker is on the back panel near the camera. The maximum volume is sufficient to hear a call in a not particularly noisy place. There are no complaints about the quality and volume of the spoken dynamics.

Operating system

The OS is Android 5.1 Lollipop. The system is not overloaded with unnecessary elements, the shell is quite simple, so it does not slow down. There are no plans to upgrade to Android 6, but Android 5.1 is enough for this device, and even earlier versions of OS would be enough.

Pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy J1 mini

Pros:

• compact size due to a small display;
• support for flash drives up to 128 GB;

Minuses:

• poor screen quality;
• the camera lacks flash and autofocus;

Our review Samsung Galaxy J1 mini SM-J105H

The smartphone may be of interest to those who do not need a camera, high performance and at the same time the need for phone conversations without using a headset. Considering the cost, the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini absolutely cannot compete with other low-end devices with the same specs. Yes, it is cheaper than all other smartphones from this manufacturer, but more expensive than its competitors. So Samsung has this device, hope for the brand and so far for the lack of a large number of fresh compact smartphones on the market.

This device is well suited for:

• using instant messengers, if the user has small fingers and he will accurately hit the letters;
• for people who fundamentally like compact smartphones and this is the main criterion for choosing;
• for a child who has this first smartphone;
• for the music lover who is not picky about sound quality. You can install a 128 GB card on the device, which can accommodate many tracks.

It's safe to say that everything that is in this smartphone is budgetary, but it works well without brakes.

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Samsung Galaxy J1 mini, a simple and convenient android smartphone in a compact lightweight body. Do you want to buy an inexpensive android smartphone by affordable price? Samsung Galaxy G 1 mini new in slim body with a 4-inch screen that can be operated comfortably with one hand. Of the main Galaxy characteristics J1 mini can be distinguished: operating system Android, quad-core 1200 MHz processor, 4-inch 480 x 800 pixel screen, 1500 mAh battery and 5 megapixel main camera. The novelty has received 8 GB of internal memory, of which the smartphone user will have access to about 4.4 GB, expandable using microSD memory cards up to 128 GB. Galaxy G 1 mini works with SIM cards of the Micro-SIM format and supports work in the 3G network. the main advantages of the smartphone are: compact size, ease of use with one hand and an inexpensive price for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. Of the minuses, this is little RAM, only about 750 megabytes. The battery supports the smartphone up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 7 hours of Internet use in 3G networks. For economical use of battery power, you can use the maximum power saving mode, which will allow you to extend the operation of the Gelaxi G 1 mini if ​​the battery suddenly runs out of power, and you need to stay in touch. Smartphone users can download and install Android applications for free from hundreds of thousands of available ones. You can distribute the Internet from your phone to other devices via a Wi-Fi access point, up to several devices simultaneously connected to the Internet are supported.

More detailed characteristics and

- a smartphone from a Korean manufacturer, which is designed to occupy a niche of devices entry level... It has good functionality, a recognizable design and a popular brand. An excellent choice for those who want to get real " smart phone", But do not overpay.

The diagonal of the display is 4 inches and allows the smartphone to easily fit into a pocket of almost any size. In addition, it is perfectly controlled with one hand, even by children. But for all the compactness on the screen Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016) J105 Black, with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, you can watch videos from YouTube, view photos or web pages. Confident performance in everyday life is provided by the 4-core Spreadtrum R3533S processor, with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. Availability of up-to-date Android version 5.1 Lollipop - favorably distinguishes the smartphone from competitors, many of which have 4.4 KitKat or lower installed. 768 MB of RAM is responsible for the smooth operation. The shell of the system is the proprietary Samsung TouchWiz interface. To store photos, videos, applications and games, 4.4 GB is available (out of a total of 8 GB). If this is not enough, then you can install a microSD memory card with a maximum available capacity of 128 GB.

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016) J105 Black equipped with two cameras. The main one has a resolution of 5 megapixels and is capable of shooting HD video with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. For video conversations in Skype or Viber, the front camera is useful. Fast internet connection, provides Wi-Fi that works with b / g / n standards. Wireless headphones or headsets are connected via Bluetooth version 4.0. He, like Wi-Fi Direct, will help transfer files to another mobile device or computer. Support for the installation of two SIM cards, will expand the possibilities when choosing tariffs for mobile internet and calls. This will also allow you to combine in one device, both personal and business phone numbers... When working in navigator mode, the smartphone receives signals from GPS and GLONASS satellites. Removable battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh, withstands up to 8 hours of talk time, up to 29 hours of listening to music, and up to 9 hours of surfing the Internet (using Wi-Fi), without recharging.

What if you need a simple phone? And so that not with buttons, but a smartphone and so that people with it would not be ashamed to go out? It is logical to start with the operators' proposals, the “big three” usually offer budget options. You can also choose a suitable smartphone among the entry-level models. Samsung has this recently unveiled Galaxy J1 mini. Let's find out why the budget Korean novelty is good.

Equipment

The smartphone lies in a small white box, besides the device itself there is still Charger... Everything, nothing else, no headphones, no cable.

The smallest galaxy

The budget Samsung is devoid of the attributes of expensive models, no glass or metal, only plastic. But the plastic is of good quality, there is no feeling that you are holding a primitive phone in your hand. When you buy a budget communication device, this is an important point.

The body is black at the front and back, and the central part is made of dark gray glossy plastic. The sides are slightly flattened, so the Galaxy J1 mini resembles others Samsung models... The case comes in three colors: in addition to black, they offer white or gold.

A frame slightly protruding above the surface runs along the perimeter. The phone rests on it when you place it with the screen down to avoid scratching the display cover. Usually Samsung makes the bezels sparkly and shiny, but here it is matte and does not draw attention to itself.

I think everyone at least once in his life held in his hands Samsung smartphone so the layout of the buttons will feel painfully familiar. The volume control is on the left, the power button is on the right, and under the screen is a block of three keys. The wide central physical button works with a clear click, error-free pressing. The key on the left launches a menu of running applications, and the right key takes you one step back. The buttons have no backlighting, which is not very pleasant, but you can get used to it over time.

At the back there is only a speaker hole and a camera lens, and what more could you want, the most cheap smartphone Samsung has a laconic design.

Aim more accurately

The case cannot be called thin, the thickness here is more than a centimeter. But the phone itself is compact, so it is easy and convenient to operate it with one hand. Although for a baby it is weighty - 120 g. Small smartphone fits easily in pockets, it does not stick out or protrude from clothes.

But after large diagonals, typing on a 4-inch screen is no longer very convenient, fingers often miss the characters on the keyboard. I solved the problem by using predictive input in the spirit of Swype. You can also type more accurately by sacrificing speed for grammar.

Only 4 inches

The screen size is 4 inches, the resolution is 480 x 800 pixels. For 2016, these are modest numbers, but first Samsung The i9000 Galaxy S was just such a screen back in 2010. After this nostalgic pause, let's evaluate the quality of the screen, since they are most often saved on in budget devices.

Here is a TFT-TN panel, so the viewing angles are far from maximum. If you turn the phone in your hand to the left or to the right, the picture on the screen fades or brightens, but there is no distortion vertically. On sunny days, the brightness has to be turned to the maximum, otherwise you will not see anything on the screen.

There is no light sensor in the smartphone, the brightness must be adjusted manually. This limitation is often found in the most available smartphones large manufacturers, although inexpensive Chinese brands do not save on this.

Slow gas

The filling is quite modest: a 4-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor, Mali-400 graphics, 768 MB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, of which 4.7 GB is free. AnTuTu gives out a little more than 20 thousand "parrots". Yes, that's not a lot, but at least the menu does not work at the speed of a turtle.

Although there are delays: you switch between applications and see a blank screen for a moment, and not the desired program... I used the phone without pain and suffering, as is sometimes the case with budget devices. Galaxy J1 mini, according to Samsung, sees a microSD card up to 128 GB, but hardly anyone will put such a volume here, the card costs like the phone itself.

The Nature UX framework, also known as TouchWiz, although this is already an outdated name. The model uses Android 5.1, which appeared about a year ago. You can't count on 6.0 Marshmallow. Change the font size in the settings, you can also select the character style. Of course, we set background picture, arrange icons on desktops, add widgets.

Just a camera

The 5-megapixel camera is quite simple, there is no autofocus, no flash. Because of this, we have lost the "flashlight" function. Pro mode with manual setting looks like a mock: what to customize? But you can quickly launch the camera by double clicking on physical button under the screen, just like in the older Galaxy. Examples of photos below, due to limited capabilities, it is difficult to shoot texts or small objects here. In general, a typical camera "for show".

The front camera is 0.3 megapixel, you can recognize facial features in the pictures, nothing else is required from it. The video quality is limited to a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

Dual SIM, but no LTE

Galaxy J1 mini has a couple of microSIM slots, 3G works, reception is normal. Alas, there is no LTE, it is better not to use a smartphone as a modem for a laptop, because with 4G the Internet works much faster. There is also a GPS for navigation, Bluetooth keeps a stable connection with the Bose SoundLink On-Ear headset.

To charge every other day

Battery capacity 1,500 mAh, replaceable battery. Charging is enough for 1.5-2 days of work with checking mail, occasional use of the browser and applications for social networks. The battery life is good, but the stuffing is simple here, you wouldn't expect other numbers. The smartphone has an energy-saving profile, when we limit the number of running applications.

Outcomes

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini is the cheapest smartphone from the Korean company. It costs 5 490 rubles, like two cases for. He is capable of simple games, he cannot be called nerdy or scary in appearance. A simple smartphone from a well-known brand, and the brand name often plays a decisive role in the purchase.

Of the budget alternatives, I will mention that it costs 5 390 rubles. Another variant - Alcatel one Touch pop 3 for 5,990 rubles.

Advantages:

Dual SIM
good time work
nice design and high-quality assembly

Disadvantages:

bad camera
no light sensor
no LTE

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