Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace represents an entry-level smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics within their Galaxy J lineup.
Design and Variants
This device is available in two primary versions: the original J1 Ace and the J1 Ace Neo (also known as Ace VE). The J1 Ace Neo carries the codename j1acelte (SM-J111x), whereas the standard J1 Ace is identified as j1pop3g (SM-J110H/SM-J110L), with model numbers varying depending on region and carrier.
Network Compatibility
Supporting multiple network standards, the phone operates on 2G GSM frequencies (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G HSDPA bands (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz), and 4G LTE across Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, and 40.
Release and Lifecycle
First introduced in September 2015, the Galaxy J1 Ace was discontinued in 2018. It succeeded the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 and Samsung Galaxy J1, and was later followed by the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, marketed as Galaxy J2 Ace in India and other Asian regions. The device is also related to the Galaxy J1 Mini.
Physical Specifications
The smartphone features a slate form factor with dimensions measuring approximately 130.1 mm (5.12 in) in height, 67.6 mm (2.66 in) in width, and 9.5 mm (0.37 in) in thickness. It weighs around 131 g (4.6 oz).
Operating System
The original J1 Ace shipped with Android 4.4.4 KitKat combined with TouchWiz Essence UX and can be upgraded to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop featuring TouchWiz 5.1. Meanwhile, the J1 Ace Neo/Ace VE comes pre-installed with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and TouchWiz 5.1 but supports an upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow alongside TouchWiz 6.0.
Hardware Components
The chipset varies between models: the J1 Ace Neo/Ace VE utilizes a Marvell PXA1908 system-on-chip, while the original J1 Ace is powered by a Spreadtrum SC7727S processor. CPU configurations include a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 at 1.2 GHz for some variants, dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz for others, and a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 at 1.5 GHz specifically in the J1 Ace Neo edition. Graphics processing units differ as well, with ARM Mali-400MP2 or Vivante GC700 UL GPUs featured depending on the model.
Memory and Storage
Memory options range from 512 MB to 768 MB or even 1 GB of RAM. Internal storage capacities are offered in either 4 GB or 8 GB variants, expandable via microSD cards up to a maximum of 128 GB.
Battery and Input Sensors
Equipped with a removable battery rated at 1900 mAh, the device supports essential sensors such as an accelerometer and proximity sensor.
Display and Cameras
The handset sports a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480×800 pixels. Photography capabilities include a rear-facing camera of 5 megapixels with an f/2.2 aperture and a front-facing camera of 2 megapixels.
Connectivity Features
Connectivity options encompass IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth version 4.0, GPS combined with GLONASS navigation systems, and microUSB 2.0 for charging and data transfer.
Additional Attributes
Notable extras include an FM radio receiver and Dual SIM functionality available exclusively on the Duos variant of the phone.
Hardware
The J1 Ace is equipped with a Marvell PXA1908 system-on-chip that includes a dual-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 processor, complemented by 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of built-in storage. Variants offer either 4 or 8 GB of internal memory, expandable via removable microSD cards up to 128 GB in capacity.
Its camera setup consists of a primary 5 megapixel sensor with an LED flash and a front-facing 2 megapixel camera. Both cameras support video recording at 720p resolution with 30 frames per second.
The dual-SIM edition (SM-J110H/SM-J110L) utilizes a Spreadtrum SC7727S SoC, featuring a quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 CPU and is available with either 768 MB or 1 GB of RAM.
Software
Initially, the J1 Ace (models SM-J11x/j1acex) came pre-installed with Android version 5.1.1 "Lollipop," enhanced by Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz interface. There is an official TWRP recovery release compatible with this model.
The J1 Ace DUOS (SM-J110H/SM-J110L) was launched running Android version 4.4.4 "KitKat," also featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI. This variant similarly benefits from an official TWRP recovery release.
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo
On July 11, 2016, Samsung introduced an upgraded iteration of the J1 Ace, known as the J1 Ace Neo (marketed as J1 Ace VE in North Africa). This model incorporates a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz paired with 1 GB of RAM. Aside from these enhancements, the specifications remain consistent with the original, and it carries the model number SM-J111F.