Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace represents an entry-level to mid-tier smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics within the Galaxy J lineup.
Design and Model Variants
This device is available in two main versions: the original J1 Ace and the J1 Ace Neo (also known as Ace VE). The J1 Ace Neo carries the codename j1acelte (model SM-J111x), whereas the initial J1 Ace is identified by j1pop3g (models SM-J110H/SM-J110L), with model numbers differing based on region and carrier.
Network Compatibility
Connectivity options include support for 2G GSM networks on frequencies 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz; 3G HSDPA bands 850, 900, 1700, 1900, and 2100 MHz; as well as 4G LTE coverage across Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, and 40.
Release and Lifecycle
Introduced to the market in September 2015, the Galaxy J1 Ace series was discontinued in 2018. It succeeded the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 and Samsung Galaxy J1, while its successor model is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, known as Galaxy J2 Ace in Indian and select Asian markets.
Physical Specifications
The handset features a slate form factor 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 runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Samsung's TouchWiz Essence UX interface and can be upgraded to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop featuring TouchWiz version 5.1. The J1 Ace Neo/Ace VE models come pre-installed with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop alongside TouchWiz 5.1 and support an update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with TouchWiz 6.0.
Hardware Components
Processor options vary between models: the J1 Ace Neo/Ace VE utilizes a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz powered by a Marvell PXA1908 chipset; meanwhile, the original J1 Ace is equipped with a Spreadtrum SC7727S SoC featuring either a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 at 1.2 GHz or a dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 running at 1.3 GHz.
Graphics processing is handled by either an ARM Mali-400 MP2 or a Vivante GC700 UL GPU depending on the variant.
Memory and Storage
Memory configurations include choices of 512 MB, 768 MB, or 1 GB RAM, paired with internal storage options of either 4 GB or 8 GB. Expandable storage is supported via microSD cards up to 128 GB capacity.
Display
The device sports a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 480×800 pixels.
Camera Systems
Photography capabilities consist of a rear-facing 5 MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a front-facing camera rated at 2 MP.
Connectivity Features
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi standards IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth version 4.0, GPS combined with GLONASS support, and microUSB 2.0 for wired data transfer and charging.
Additional Functionalities
Other notable features encompass FM radio functionality and dual SIM support available exclusively on the Duos model variant.
Battery
The phone is powered by a removable battery rated at 1900 mAh capacity.
Related Devices
A closely related device within the series is the Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini.
Hardware
The J1 Ace is equipped with a Marvell PXA1908 system-on-chip, which includes a dual-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 processor, alongside 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of built-in storage. Options are available with either 4 or 8 GB of internal memory, and the device supports expandable storage via microSD cards up to 128 GB.
Its camera setup consists of a primary 5 megapixel sensor accompanied by an LED flash and a front-facing 2 megapixel camera. Both cameras are capable of recording video at 720p resolution with 30 frames per second.
The dual-SIM variants (SM-J110H/SM-J110L) utilize a Spreadtrum SC7727S SoC, featuring a quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 CPU, paired with either 768 MB or 1 GB of RAM.
Software
Upon release, the J1 Ace (models SM-J11x/j1acex) came pre-installed with Android version 5.1.1 "Lollipop", enhanced by Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz interface. An official build of TWRP recovery is available for this model.
The J1 Ace DUOS (SM-J110H/SM-J110L) originally shipped running Android version 4.4.4 "KitKat", also featuring the Samsung TouchWiz user interface. This variant similarly supports an official release of TWRP recovery.
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 is powered by a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz and includes 1 GB of RAM. Aside from these enhancements, the specifications largely mirror the original, and it carries the model number SM-J111F.