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

The South Korean giant has focused all its attention on mid-budget and high-end mobile phone models. This is understandable, because this industry is the most interesting for the consumer. But 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

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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 body shape and placement of the main speaker, traditional mechanical Home button 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

Screen in Samsung Galaxy The J1 mini isn't 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 counterfeits are completely out of business.

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

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"Against"

• No data cable included
• No flash

We sell only 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, large selection of accessories.

Which came out relatively recently. First of all, the device was of interest to undemanding users who wanted to purchase something reliable, good quality, and most importantly, budget-friendly. But the main advantage of the device is that the diagonal was 4.3 inches - and this is a plus for users who do not like widescreen devices. This time the company decided to expand the line with several more interesting models. She presented the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace model and Samsung Galaxy J1 mini.

Positioning

Among the distinctive features of the mini, we can highlight, first of all, its even smaller dimensions: unlike the Samsung Galaxy J1 (129x68.2x8.9 mm), the Mini turned out to be more compact and has dimensions of 121.5x63x10.7 mm. The weight remained the same. But the inches decreased from 4.3 to 4: according to some users, this is the optimal solution for a budget dialer; not all users like a large diagonal on their phone. As for the resolution, it remains the same: 800x480 pixels, made using TFT technologies. The appearance of the device has not changed much: the camera and speaker are in their places, the volume rocker and power button are the same, as is the front camera. Even the edges remained the same. But the flash of the main camera has disappeared, but the five-megapixel camera itself in the device is more for show: after all, a smartphone for lovers of small touch-sensitive dialers.

Technical capabilities

The processor used in the device is Spreadtrum sc8830. It has a frequency of 1.5 GHz and is powered by Mali 400, a dual-core accelerator responsible for graphics. RAM – 1GB MB, which is quite enough for such solutions. As for wireless capabilities: there is a minimum set of necessary functions in the form of support for two SIM cards, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and GPS. Proximity sensors, light sensors, NFC, barometer, gyroscope are missing. In general, the device will find its buyers: first of all, it will occupy a certain niche in the budget segment. In addition, the dimensions suggest working use, that is, “for calls” and periodic access to the Internet.

Today we have to figure out what kind of reviews the Samsung J1 Mini receives from its customers, and in general, understand what kind of phone we are talking about. After all, as practice shows, before making a purchase you should pay attention to the opinions of the owners and the main characteristics of the device. This is the only way to fully understand how high-quality the gadget is in front of the user. Given that the modern world is full of a variety of phones, choosing is difficult. All mobile phones have pros and cons. They are emphasized precisely by reviews. So what can we say about the Samsung J1 Mini?

Short description

First, you should pay attention to what it is this device. The Samsung J1 Mini receives varied reviews, but overall they are positive. After all, the proposed gadget is nothing more than a phone with new version operating system based on Android.

It's compact and modern device to maintain communication with the whole world. The Samsung J1 Mini performs all the standard functions of a regular smartphone. But the advantage of the device, as many point out, is its size. The proposed phone is compact and small in size, but this does not prevent it from performing all generally accepted functions. What features and characteristics does the device have and what type of reviews does it receive? It's not that difficult to figure all this out.

Dimensions

It is worth paying attention to the fact that the Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini receives mostly positive reviews for its size. There are opinions of a negative type, but there is no significant negativity.

The thing is that the phone is small, especially by modern standards. This gadget is ideal for women's and children's hands. Unlike smartphones with similar characteristics, you can use it without any problems, even if the buyer has small palms. It is very comfortable. At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini does not receive the best reviews from customers with big hands. It is noted that this smartphone is not suitable for men. It won’t be very comfortable to hold it, that’s why the model is called female.

Device dimensions:

• 63.1 mm - width;
• 121.6 mm - height;
• 10.8 mm - thickness.

Find with similar parameters touchscreen phone It's very problematic now. Some people are not satisfied with the thickness of the gadget. But this indicator is not so critical. In any case, carrying the Samsung J1 Mini in your pockets is convenient.

Screen

The next component is the screen. Another important nuance that people pay attention to when choosing a smartphone. Here Mini" earns mixed reviews. Why? The screen diagonal is only 4 inches, and the resolution is 800 by 480 pixels. These are not the best indicators for a modern smartphone. At the same time, do not forget about the size of the device. Taking them into account, we can say, that the phone is quite good in display size.

The screen of the Samsung J1 Mini is capacitive and equipped with multi-touch technology. Recognizes 262.14 thousand colors. The image on the screen is good, clear and of high quality. There is a function to auto-rotate the image on the display.

Many people point out that the screen has some shortcomings. For example, the Samsung J1 Mini phone does not receive the best reviews because the viewing angles are not very good. And in bright sunlight it is very problematic to work with the device. It is also noted that the sensor does not have a proximity sensor. This is very inconvenient during conversations. But not critical.

Memory

What other characteristics do users pay attention to? For example, for memory. There is an operational one, which is responsible for the power of the gadget, and there is a regular one, intended for these users.

The Samsung J1 Mini smartphone does not receive the best reviews for these components. Many owners of such devices point out that this gadget is far from a gaming phone. In particular, due to the very small volume random access memory. It's only 768 MB. This model is not intended for powerful Samsung games and programs.

But with conventional memory everything is much simpler. The phone has only 8 GB of built-in space. Of these, about 4.4 GB will be available to the user. The rest is the space occupied by the operating system. Agree, this is not too much for these users. The Samsung J1 Mini phone receives positive reviews from owners because it can expand its memory up to 128 GB. Not all modern gadgets provide such an opportunity. Therefore, if necessary, everyone can buy an additional memory card of a fairly large capacity and use it.

Processor and system

Important components are also the processor and operating system. There are no particular complaints about them. Moreover, many are satisfied with these indicators. The thing is that the Samsung J1 Mini, the characteristics and reviews of which are presented in the article, has a 4-core processor. The power of each is 1.2 GHz. Not too much, but not too little either. This is enough to work with the phone quickly and without lag.

The operating system is what makes many model owners happy. After all, the Samsung J1 Mini is equipped with Android version 5.1. A relatively new build that most Android fans are interested in. Works quickly, without brakes. The only nuance that is emphasized is the relatively small amount of RAM. Without it, it is impossible to use the capabilities of Android 5.1 100%.

Battery

The next point is the battery. An important component of every smartphone. The Samsung J1 Mini earns mostly positive reviews for it. Although some emphasize that it will not be possible to work with the device for a long time. In general, the battery lasts about 8 hours in talk mode. In standby mode - up to 3-4 days. But if you actively use the phone, the battery may run out the very next day. Therefore, reviews vary in the information provided.

"Samsung J1 Mini" is a phone that is designed for fairly active users. But it is worth considering that the battery can run out very quickly. At least not faster than most similar phones. Among the advantages, it is also emphasized that the battery is removable. If necessary, you can replace it. And it's not that hard to do. There are a lot of Samsung batteries in stores.

Camera

Of course, the Samsung J1 Mini has a camera. She is only the rear one. There is no frontal one. Such a solution seems to some modern users not to be the best move. However, the rear camera shoots at 5 megapixel quality. This is a pretty good indicator. In experienced hands, the camera allows you to take high-quality photographs. She also has disadvantages, but they are not so significant.

The disadvantages of the Samsung J1 Mini model include the lack of autofocus function and flash. Therefore, shooting in poorly lit areas becomes very problematic. These disadvantages must be taken into account by each user. Otherwise, the camera is unlikely to suit you. After all, some people are initially looking for a phone that will take high-quality pictures in the dark. "Samsung J1 Mini" is not suitable for this purpose.

additional characteristics

It is worth paying attention to the fact that the smartphone is equipped with additional standard functions. What can be attributed to them?

Among additional features highlight:

• GPS navigation;
• voice control capability;
• use of 2 SIM cards;
• 3G network;
• "Bluetooth";
• Wi-Fi.

All this allows you to use your phone with maximum convenience. It’s not very comfortable to work on the Internet due to small ones, but it’s not that big of a deal. a big problem. All listed services function quickly, efficiently, without failures.

Price

"Samsung J1 Mini" gets positive reviews for its price. Despite some negative aspects, the owners are still generally satisfied. And all this thanks to the cost.

It is noted that the specified device is a budget smartphone. It will cost the modern buyer approximately 5-6 thousand rubles. The price is not too high for a modern gadget with a new operating system based on Android. Just what many people need.

As soon as users find out how much the Samsung J1 Mini costs, the reviews change from negative, as already mentioned, to positive. After all this phone really good for its price, which means you can take a closer look at it.

Results

What conclusions can be drawn from all of the above? The Samsung J1 Mini phone receives generally positive reviews. This is a compact smartphone with very good parameters and a budget price. Perfect for working with the Internet, camera and simply for maintaining communication. It is not a gaming application, although some programs run on the device without problems. Rather, this phone is a business and educational gadget. This should be remembered.

Is it worth buying the Samsung J1 Mini? If you don’t mind the shortcomings in the form of defects in the screen, the absence and not the most best camera- Yes. But if you need to purchase a powerful gaming Samsung devices Galaxy J1 Mini needs to be excluded from options. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to all the previously listed characteristics and reviews regarding each component. Due to the lack of a proximity sensor, many people call this model"The phone is not for talking."

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. The amount of RAM is 768 MB, and the built-in memory is 4 GB with support for installing memory cards up to 128 GB. Rear camera has a 5-megapixel sensor, and the front one is 0.3-megapixel. The processor is a 4-core Spreadtrum SC8830 chip with clock frequency 1.2 GHz and Mali-400MP2 graphics accelerator.

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 a Samsung Galaxy J1 mini buyer will see after opening the package is 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 in this.

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 a capacity of 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 sealed with blue protective film, which will not allow you to check the screen for dead pixels in the 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. Couldn't Samsung have slightly increased the cost of the device, but replaced 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. Below the battery compartment 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 you fall even from a small height, the back cover will fly off, breaking a couple of latches. 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 the operating room desktop Android systems 5.1.1 with 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 extremely loud Galaxy Note 5. Of course, we are not talking about any high sound quality, 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, photographing some text even in strong daylight is not an easy task. Front camera It’s better not to even launch the 0.3-megapixel 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.

In all other respects, the Samsung 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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Review

We bought this device 2 weeks ago. Everything works, there are no breakdowns. We bought it for a very simple purpose - to accomplish phone calls and sometimes go online, we didn’t set any special tasks for the device: convenient Notebook, a couple of social networks at hand, a couple of photos if you don’t have a camera. We read other reviews - compact, convenient, the camera is not so great, the battery doesn’t last long. Not God knows what, but... Brand! Suitable for the money. But in the process, it turned out that neither the manufacturer, nor the seller (M-Video), nor in the reviews wrote about it. It is almost impossible to talk on this phone in normal mode. As it turns out, this model does not have a built-in proximity sensor. This means that when you bring the phone to your ear during a conversation, various keys on the screen begin to be pressed randomly during the conversation: holding a call, touch-tone dialing of numbers on the keyboard, various settings functions, turning on the speakerphone, etc. This process is not regulated, because depends on how accidentally you touch the screen with your ear or cheek during a conversation. The button block, which turns on automatically when you make a call, turns off when you double-tap the screen, and the screen itself does not automatically lock when you make a call. This is where the fun begins. At the service center, I was advised to either keep the handset away from my head so as not to touch the screen, or control the movements of my ears (for which special thanks to them). There is only one solution to the problem - manually locking the screen after each incoming call or dialing a number. I pressed call, placed my hand on the block, talked, and removed it. Somewhere online this smartphone was recommended as simple and convenient for older people: few bells and whistles, easy to make calls. But if you buy your grandmother such a smartphone, then there is a greater chance that you will not be able to talk to her. But please write via messengers. Well, the saddest thing is service centers, do not consider this state of affairs abnormal. If you can’t talk about it, it’s your problem, everything is fine with us, this is a design feature, and the fact that you weren’t warned about this is a complaint not to us (although this is not written about in the technical specifications), but to the store (where they don’t warn about this either, You can’t get any information from sellers at all). But it is impossible to return the product back. Technically, everything is in good order, but only unused goods can be returned to the store. How can you check your phone to make sure it is not in use? In short, I bought it - suffer. This is my first. And I'm very disappointed.