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Review of Samsung Galaxy J1 mini SM-J105H (2016)

The South Korean giant has focused all its attention on mid-budget and top-end models mobile phones. This is understandable, because this industry is the most interesting for the consumer. But what if people don’t want to get expensive smartphones, preferring a compact, cheap solution purely for calls and mail? For this case, the Galaxy J1 mini 2016 is provided, one of the few representatives of ultra-budget devices with a 4" screen from a well-known brand. It is ideal as a first Android gadget or an office dialer.

MAIN FEATURES OF A SMARTPHONE

First: miniature dimensions

Second: support for 2 active SIM cards

Third: removable battery

Fourth: 4-core processor

Fifth: microSD support

Contents of delivery

Everything is packed in a simple white cardboard box. Inside there is a smartphone in a transport film, a warranty card with stickers, one piece Charger at 0.7A and a 1500 mAh battery. By “solid” we mean that the adapter is solid. You will not be able to remove the USB cable - this is not provided initially.

Design

The baby is available in 3 colors: white, gold and black. The latter option is in particular demand among target audience. The dimensions of the device are really miniature - 121.6x63.1x10.8 mm, which seems simply tiny compared to its competitors. But the weight is purely smartphone-like - 123 grams. Small, plump, grippy and perfectly put together.

All controls are traditionally scattered along the left (volume) and right (power) sides. At the top there is a headphone jack, at the bottom there is a microUSB for charging. The back cover is removable. Underneath it lies a battery, 2 SIM slots and a microSD compartment up to 128 GB.

In general, belonging to Samsung is visible to the naked eye. Typical cabinet shape and main speaker placement, traditional mechanical button"Home" and touch keys on the bottom panel. "Duos" nameplate next to the logo. It seems like a hackneyed appearance, but it instantly sinks into memory.

Display

The screen on the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini is not the most outstanding. Although many are already spoiled by luxurious IPS and Super AMOLED matrices, total calibration of everything, wild viewing angles and other aspects. But this is already the prerogative of the high price segment. Here we also have a 4-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 800x480. Not the brightest in the sun, but readability is good.

The responsiveness of the display is excellent. Many will be upset by the support for only two simultaneous touches, but first try placing all five fingers on the panel so that they move freely across the touchscreen.

Another thing is that the screen is not covered with tempered glass, so you should take care in advance to protect it from scratches. The familiar film is perfect for these purposes.

Autonomy

The 1500 mAh battery can provide up to 7 hours of network operation (Wi-Fi/3G), up to 8 hours of continuous talk time, or 30 hours in player mode. All that remains is to find that poor guy who will be forced to talk to his interlocutor for 8 hours non-stop, but there are all sorts of cases. The audibility is excellent.

In real conditions, the Galaxy J1 mini can withstand a day of maximum load or up to three days in dialer mode and mail client. The display resolution, not the most hasty and “gluttonous” processor, resolution and matrix type have an effect. And if you activate maximum energy saving, you can win up to four days.

Performance

The main driving mechanism of this smartphone is the Spreadtrum SC8830 processor, which has 4 cores of 1.2 GHz. In fact, a 2-core screen could handle this screen resolution, but why not. But the magic happens with RAM. Apparently Samsung is pleased to install 768 MB of memory, although it would be much more humane to see 1 GB or 512 MB. By the way, J1 mini 2016 is far from the only device with such a surprise.

Performance is budget but sufficient. The interface does not set speed records, but no slowdowns, freezes or other incorrect moments were noticed.

The volume of built-in storage is only 8 GB, while the OS with applications “eats off” almost half, and a little more than four are available to the user. Although there is an expansion slot for microSD up to 128 GB inclusive. Another thing is that no one will put such a capacity in a budget device. But it's still nice.

Let's say right away that the phone is definitely not for games (if only for casual ones). But for good old calls and trips in the glove compartment of a car (as a backup player) it’s a great option.

The device runs Android 5.1.1 out of the box. We must pay tribute to the company, because many analogues from the Middle Kingdom are still content with only version 4.4.2, or even 4.2. Lollipop wins big in terms of functionality, energy saving, features and appearance. Although the Galaxy J1 mini has TouchWiz installed, many of the features of stock Android are simply not visible in their original form.

A nice addition is the FM radio, which works when a headset is connected. Otherwise, a complete office suite, including a voice recorder, calculator, notes and a gallery with a media player.

Camera

The main module sports a 5 megapixel matrix, but is completely devoid of flash and autofocus. This fact is somewhat upsetting, but with daylight and minimal patience you can count on good pictures. Samsung's matrices have always been decent, even in ultra-budget models. Chinese fakes completely remain out of work.

The front camera is modest - with VGA resolution. For conversations on Skype it will do, but nothing more is required from it.

Conclusion

Samsung has done a great job in the more expensive segments, but has not forgotten about ultra-budget products. Galaxy J1 mini 2016 is a living example of this. Yes, it lacks stars in terms of performance and shooting capabilities, but what kind of records can we talk about for that kind of money?

The Chinese market can offer a device with a diagonal of 4.5–5 inches for a similar price, but it will be a terribly slow device without a hint of a brand, clear firmware and a correctly working interface. Moreover, many are purposefully looking for a 4" diagonal.

And let's not forget about the excellent autonomy, which will benefit people for whom a phone is just a phone. Loud, unpretentious, with two SIM. This is exactly what a state employee should be.

"BEHIND"

• Miniature sizes
• Removable 1500 mAh battery
• Dual SIM support
• Separate slot for microSD up to 128 GB
• Loud main speaker
• Built-in FM receiver
• Low cost

"Against"

• No data cable included
• No flash

We only sell original products and are ready to honestly talk about all the features of each model. You can buy Samsung Galaxy J1 mini SM-J105H (2016) 0.768Gb 8Gb Rostest at a price of 4,350 rubles. Delivery, extended warranty, big choice accessories.

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Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini review

Korean manufacturer Samsung is one of the main players in the smartphone market. Its share is more than 20%. The company places its main emphasis on flagship lines Galaxy Note and Galaxy S. However, Koreans do not forget about ordinary people who want an A-brand smartphone, but cannot afford to pay $1,000 for the latest model.

Samsung Mobile produces two cheaper lines: the mid-price category - A, and the budget category - J. The cheapest smartphone of the latter is the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini - a stripped-down version. The release date of the device is 2016.

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Now its official cost is less than $80.

Specifications

Options and packaging

Equipment Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini

The smartphone is sold in a white cardboard box made in a minimalist style. On the front edge you can only see the model name, and with reverse side There is information about technical characteristics.

The phone lies on a cardboard backing. The device itself is in a plastic bag. A film with the characteristics of the processor, design and battery of the device is pasted onto the screen. The package includes the following elements:

• Smartphone.
• Battery.
• Micro-USB sync cable.
• Charger.
• User manual.
• Paper documentation.

The package does not include headphones, a case or protective films. The absence of a headset is an atypical decision from Samsung, since the Korean manufacturer supplies “adult” models of the budget J line with wired headphones.

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Appearance and design

The smartphone is available in classic black and white colors, as well as in trendy gold colors. The device weighs 123 g and its dimensions are 121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm. These are large dimensions for a 4-inch phone, but despite this it fits well in the hand. Comfort in use is achieved due to the sloping side edges on the back of the device. Also Samsung Galaxy J1 mini can be carried in your pants pockets without inconvenience.

Front panel appearance Galaxy smartphone J1 Mini

The hero of the review has lost almost all the components found in more expensive models. The body of the device is made of plastic. There are no glass (except for the glass itself on the front panel) or metal elements. Despite this, the smartphone is well assembled and there are no squeaks when squeezed.

The manufacturer has placed typical elements on the front panel. Yes, at the bottom there is touch buttons, which perform the actions “Back” and “Call Menu” running applications" Between them is a hardware Home button. Naturally, It didn’t receive any, but it works clearly and unmistakably. Above the screen there is a front camera eye, a speaker grille, and two logos: Samsung and DUOS. The second means that the device supports two Micro SIM cards.

The location of the physical buttons for volume control and turning the phone on/off is also typical for a Korean manufacturer. Thus, the double volume rocker is located on the left side panel, and the power key is on the right. Both elements protrude above the plane, are easy to feel, and also have a tight movement. The top end has a headphone jack, and the bottom edge has a microphone hole and a Micro-USB port.

The volume buttons are located on the right side of the smartphone

On the back side there is a main camera module, a speaker grille and the manufacturer's logo. The cover is removable, and under it there is a slot for installing a MicroSD memory card, two trays for SIM cards and a battery.

Will be useful

The SIM card slots are located under the removable battery. In the left top corner covers, closer to the side panel, there is a small recess that allows you to quickly remove the cover

The side frame that runs along the perimeter of the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini protrudes, which is why it creates the effect of a bumper placed on the phone. This is especially noticeable in golden and white color schemes. In addition, the front panel in these cases is made in two colors: the top one is always black, and the bottom one matches the color of the smartphone itself.

Display

Hero of the review with a resolution of 480x800 pixels and a diagonal of 4 inches. The pixel density is 217 ppi. The smartphone does not have a light sensor, which is why there is no mode automatic settings brightness These characteristics cannot be attributed to the advantages of the device. There are a number of budget smartphones on the market that offer better display quality. Moreover, most Chinese manufacturers create ultra-low-cost phones with HD resolution.

The screen of the review hero is dim. When exposed to direct sunlight, it fades and the picture becomes unreadable. The advantage of the brightness range is that the minimum value is enough to ensure comfortable work at night.

The new product is equipped with a not too large 4-inch display

Another drawback of the display is its size. At 4 inches, the built-in keyboard is uncomfortable to use. One way to eliminate this inconvenience is to install alternative keyboard, which would support continuous input.

It is important to know

Any TFT matrix has small viewing angles. The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini has them far from the maximum. When your gaze deviates from the perpendicular, the image on the screen changes color.

Software

The smartphone runs on . At the time the device went on sale, this version of the green robot was already a year old, but the device did not receive Android 6.0. You don’t have to count on receiving updates over the air. Google's proprietary TouchWiz shell is installed on top of Google's operating system. This interface can be seen in all Samsung smartphones.

Android 5.0 Lollipop

Unlike more expensive devices Samsung shell Galaxy J1 mini has been trimmed down. It provides a minimal set of settings. You can change the grid size to have more/fewer icons on the desktop; choose one of three text fonts; arrange icons on desktops and add widgets.

Will be useful

At the bottom of the desktop there are four elements: calls, phone book, messages and application menu. Google Services are in a separate folder in which there was no place for Google+ and Play Market. They are located on the desktop. Also there is everything standard applications, of which we can note FM radio, which only works when a headset is connected; notes; email; brand store Galaxy Apps.

Sound

The sound quality of the multimedia speaker is average. It is better not to listen to music at maximum volume settings, as the sound is distorted and there is a large amount of wheezing. Despite the low sound quality, the volume reserve of the external speaker is enough not to miss an incoming call.

The speech speaker is not far behind. There is no noise reduction system, so there will be a lot of interference during a telephone conversation. In addition, the speaker slightly distorts the voice of the interlocutor.

The sound in the headphones corresponds to the price category of the phone. Even when using an expensive headset, you cannot get high-quality sound.

Performance

Volume is another drawback of the phone. The review hero has 768 MB of RAM, while most manufacturers equip their budget devices with at least 1 GB. The heart of the smartphone is the Spreadtrum processor.

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The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini is unable to provide high levels of performance even when performing the most basic tasks.

Synthetic tests comply with technical specifications. And this does not apply to the results that the smartphone demonstrates, but to how it behaves during tests. It takes several attempts to complete the testing because the benchmarks crash. In AnTuTu, the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini score is just over 17 thousand points. In GeekBench, the smartphone scores 320 and 1000 points in tests of one and all cores, respectively.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini is equipped with a removable 1500 mAh battery. Samsung claims that their device can work for 8 hours in telephone conversations, 29 hours of listening to music, and also provide about 7 hours of browsing the Internet via Wi-Fi and 6 hours via 3G.

In real conditions, you can achieve two days battery life With gentle use of the phone, and with average use, a full battery charge will last for one day. You can increase the level of autonomy by activating the energy saving mode, which turns off all functions of the device except the basic ones.

Advantages and disadvantages

• High quality build.
• Supports dual SIM cards.
• Possibility of memory expansion.
• Nice design.

More recently, a new budget smartphone from Samsung has appeared on the market, which captivates with its support for working with two SIM cards, a very affordable price tag and a relatively fresh operating system in the form of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

We're talking about a smartphone Samsung Galaxy J1 mini. The device is equipped with a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 by 800 pixels. Volume random access memory is 768 MB, and built-in 4 GB with support for installing memory cards up to 128 GB. The rear camera has a 5-megapixel sensor, and the front one has a 0.3-megapixel sensor. The processor is a 4-core Spreadtrum SC8830 chip with clock frequency 1.2 GHz and graphics accelerator Mali-400MP2.

The phone comes in a cardboard box, which isn't particularly durable or impressive. On the front side there is the inscription Samsung Galaxy J1 mini in large fonts, and the back side contains the main specifications and advantages of the device.

It will not be possible to open the box without cutting the Samsung seal. It is its preservation that indicates that no one has used the device since the factory. If it is damaged, and the seller convinces you that the smartphone is new, then you should think twice about purchasing it.

The first thing he sees Samsung buyer Galaxy J1 mini after opening the package, the front of the smartphone with a huge blue sticker covering the entire screen. The phone itself is wrapped in plastic to prevent damage during transportation. This solution is used in most budget smartphones, so there is nothing surprising about it.

Taking the device out of the box, inside you can find small instructions, warranty cards and certificates, a battery, and a power adapter with a microUSB cable attached to it.

The battery for the smartphone is lithium-ion and has a capacity of 1500 mAh with throughput 4.35V. Samsung has never produced low-quality batteries that would somehow inflate over time, like the products of the Finnish Nokia. We can only hope that the copies used in this smartphone will not tarnish the manufacturer’s reputation over time.

Power adapter included Samsung Galaxy J1 mini outputs 0.7A or 5.0V. As the material for its execution, the South Korean manufacturer chose inexpensive, but quite high-quality plastic, which does not feel like “Chinese” and does not have an unpleasant odor. The microUSB cable is attached to the adapter, so to synchronize your smartphone with your computer you will have to purchase a separate USB cable. Fortunately, you can buy it in any store, and any modern person should already have it.

The Warranty Card is absolutely nothing interesting. It should only be used for warranty repair of a smartphone, although Samsung has been using electronic warranty cards for many years, which become valid from the moment the phone is purchased from an official seller (Rostest).

The front part of the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini smartphone, out of the box, is covered with a blue protective film, which will not allow you to check the screen for dead pixels in a store. Having completely torn it off the front of the device, you immediately feel plastic in your hands. This is really unfortunate, as sliding your finger across the plastic surface of the display leaves much to be desired. Really Samsung company I couldn’t slightly increase the cost of the device, but replace the plastic with tempered glass? Most likely, there is an explanation for this, but more on that a little later.

The back cover of the phone is also covered with a protective film, but this time it is transparent. At the top of the cover there is a protruding chamber, and just to the right of it there is a cutout for the speakers. The back cover material is rough, so the phone should not slip out of your hands.

All the side edges of the phone are also made of plastic, stylized as metal. The headphone jack is located at the top end, and the slot for connecting a microUSB cable is at the bottom.

The back cover can be removed quite easily, and a dozen small latches are used to secure it. Under the storage compartment battery there are recesses for installing two SIM cards, while microSD memory card can be inserted into a smartphone without having to remove the battery.

The general design of the latches does not inspire confidence and there is a feeling that if dropped even from a small height back cover will fly off, breaking a couple of latches in the process. It is impossible to find out why Samsung engineers decided to use plastic protection for the phone screen, but most likely for the sake of increasing the strength of the structure. It is much more difficult to break a plastic screen than a glass one, and users of budget phones, as a rule, do not have a careful attitude towards technology.

After turning on the smartphone for the first time Samsung Galaxy J1 mini You must go through the standard initial setup procedure for all Android devices. Upon completion, the user is presented with a desktop of the Android 5.1.1 operating system with the TouchWiz shell.

The phone's screen has a good amount of brightness, but it's still not enough to remain readable in sunlight. Reading information from such a phone on a bright sunny day will be difficult, if not impossible.

After browsing through the smartphone menu, launching applications and surfing the Internet for some time, you can come to the conclusion that the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini works very quickly for its price. All applications launch with minimal delay, scrolling in Chrome browser works smoothly. There are also no problems with network reception. The device operates confidently on a 3G network. The sound has a good volume reserve, approximately 30% less than the extremely loud Galaxy Note 5. Of course, nothing high quality There is no sound of speech, but in order not to miss a call in a noisy place, or listening to the radio is fine. By the way, if you insert any headphones into your smartphone, you can listen to real radio without connecting to the Internet. This may be useful to someone, especially during the summer season.

Both cameras of the phone deserve special attention. They're just terrible. The main 5-megapixel camera does not have autofocus, and you can’t even focus manually. In this regard, photograph some text even with powerful daylight not an easy task. It’s better not to even launch the 0.3-megapixel front camera and forget about its existence. If you take a photograph of your face in the direct rays of the sun during the daytime, you may not even understand who is shown in the photograph.

Everything else, samsung phone The Galaxy J1 mini performed well. It copes well with calls on two SIM cards, chatting in instant messengers, searching for some information on the Internet, viewing maps, etc. If you are not bothered by the plastic body, poor finger sliding on the screen, terrible photo quality and poor readability in high light, then the smartphone Samsung Galaxy J1 mini will be an excellent choice for purchase.

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What to do if you need a simple phone? And not with buttons, but a smartphone and so that it would not be embarrassing to go out in public with it? It’s logical to start with the offers of operators; the Big Three usually offer budget options. You can also choose a suitable smartphone among the models entry level. For Samsung, this is the recently introduced Galaxy J1 mini. Let's find out what's good about this budget Korean product.

Equipment

The smartphone is in a small white box; in addition to the device itself, there is also a charger. That's it, there is nothing else, no headphones, no cable.

Smallest galaxy

Budget Samsung is devoid of the attributes of expensive models, no glass or metal, only plastic. But plastic 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 on the front and back, and the central part is made of dark gray glossy plastic. The sides were made 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.

Along the perimeter there is a frame slightly protruding above the surface. The phone rests on it when you place it face down to avoid scratching the display coating. Usually Samsung makes the frame sparkle and shine, but here it is matte and does not attract attention.

I think everyone has held in their hands at least once in their life samsung smartphone, so the button layout will seem painfully familiar. The volume control is on the left, the power button is on the right, and below the screen is a block of three keys. The wide central physical button responds with a clear click and the presses are unmistakable. The key on the left launches a menu of running applications, and the right one takes you back a step. The buttons are not backlit, which is not very nice, 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? cheap smartphone Samsung is designed concisely.

Aim more accurately

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

But after large diagonals, typing texts on a 4-inch screen is no longer very convenient; fingers often miss the symbols on the keyboard. I solved the problem using Swype-style predictive input. In addition, you can type more accurately, sacrificing speed for the sake of grammar.

Only 4 inches

Screen size - 4 inches, resolution 480 x 800 pixels. For 2016, these are modest numbers, but the first Samsung i9000 Galaxy S had exactly this screen back in 2010. After this nostalgic pause, we will evaluate the quality of the screen, since they are most often saved on in budget devices.

This is a TFT-TN panel, so viewing angles are far from maximum. If you turn the phone in your hand to the left or right, the picture on the screen dims or brightens, but there is no vertical distortion. On sunny days, the brightness has to be turned up to maximum, otherwise you won’t be able to see anything on the screen.

The smartphone does not have a light sensor; the brightness must be adjusted manually. This limitation is often found in the most affordable smartphones large manufacturers, although inexpensive Chinese brands do not skimp 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 produces a little more than 20 thousand “parrots”. Yes, it's not much, but at least the menu doesn't work at a snail's pace.

Although there are lags: 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 sometimes happens with budget devices. Galaxy J1 mini, according to Samsung, sees a microSD card up to 128 GB, but it’s unlikely that anyone will put such a volume here; the card costs as much as the phone itself.

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

Just a camera

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

The front camera is 0.3 megapixels, you can recognize facial features in photographs, nothing more is required from it. Video recording quality is limited to 1280 x 720 pixels.

Dual SIM, but no LTE

The Galaxy J1 mini has a pair 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 GPS for navigation, and Bluetooth keeps a stable connection with the Bose SoundLink On-Ear headset.

Charge every other day

Battery capacity is 1,500 mAh, the battery is replaceable. Charging is enough for 1.5-2 days of work with checking email, periodic use of the browser and applications for social networks. The operating time indicators are good, but there is a simple filling here, you don’t expect other numbers. The smartphone has an energy-saving profile when we limit the number of running applications.

Results

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini is the cheapest smartphone from the Korean company. It costs 5,490 rubles, as two covers for . He is capable of simple games, he cannot be called slow 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’ll mention it costs 5,390 rubles. Another variant - Alcatel One Touch Pop 3 for 5,990 rubles.

Advantages:

Dual SIM cards
good working hours
nice design and quality build

Flaws:

bad camera
no light sensor
no LTE

Grade:

We would like to thank the online store Video-shoper.ru for providing this phone.

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Before purchasing, check the specifications and equipment with the seller.