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Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Specifications

Versions: J110M (New Zealand, LATAM); J110F (Australia, Africa, UAE); J110G (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore); J110L with no LTE (Brazil) Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos with dual-SIM card slots; Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo J111F

Samsung

Released 2015, Aug 28

1 GB RAM · Spreadtrum SC9830 Marvell PXA1908 - J110L

  • 131g, 9.5mm thickness
  • Android 4.4.4, up to 5.1.1
  • 4GB/8GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 3.7
Display 6.1
Performance 5.1
Camera 3.6
Body 5.2
Gaming 5.6
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 4.8/10

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Quick specifications

4.3"

480x800 pixels

5MP

720p

1GB RAM

Spreadtrum SC9830

1850mAh

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4.8 /10
Performance 5.1/10
Battery 3.7/10
Display 6.1/10
Camera 3.6/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 5.6/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.50 GHz BT 4.0 2015

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - J111F
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - J110M
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - J110F
??? HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - J110L
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - J110F
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28 - J110M
??? 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - J110G, J111F
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Announced 2015, August 31. Released 2015, October
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)
Weight 131 g (4.62 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Type Super AMOLED
Size 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Spreadtrum SC9830
Marvell PXA1908 - J110L
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 - J111F
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53- J110L
GPU Mali-400MP2
Vivante GC7000 UL - J110L
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 512MB RAM (J110L), 4GB 768MB RAM (J110F, J110G), 8GB 1GB RAM (J110M, J111F)
Single 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Features LED flash, panorama
Video 720p@30fps
Single 2 MP
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording
USB microUSB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Type Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Talk time Up to 10 h (3G)
Music play Up to 68 h
Colors White, Black, Blue
Models SM-J111F, SM-J110G, SM-J110F, SM-J110H, SM-J110M, SM-J110L, SM-J111M
SAR 1.57 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.69 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Price About 140 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace worth buying in 2026?

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace good for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace scores 56/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace?

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace has a 1,900 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace have?

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace features a 4.30-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace have?

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace?

Genze rates Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace 4.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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