Samsung has released the very affordable entry-level smartphones named the Galaxy J1 Ace (August 2015) and the Galaxy J1 Ace Neo (July 2016). While they have almost the same specs, they are some differences too and let us check who is better than the two.
Display
As for the display, they have the same 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display @ 480 x 800 (WVGA) resolution. They both tie with this one.
Processor
The Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is the winner for its 1.5GHz Quad-core processor, it is 0.2GHz higher than the Galaxy J1 Ace.
Memory / RAM
As for the memory, the Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is the winner again for its 1GB RAM. It is way better than the 512MB the Galaxy J1 Ace have as it can multi-task and can handle a lot more apps.
Internal Storage
The storage is better in Galaxy J1 Ace Neo as it has an internal 8GB and expandable up to 128GB.
Connectivity
For connectivity, the Galaxy J1 Ace Neo has a better and new network connectivity of 4G and LTE.
Battery
The battery is 1,900mAh is also better in Galaxy J1 Ace Neo, it is 100mAh higher.
OS
For the Operarting System, Android Lollipop is definitely better in Galaxy J1 Ace Neo than the Galaxy J1 Ace's Android Kitkat.
Overall
The Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is the clear overall winner in this comparison, aside it is the newest release, it has better specs than in the Galaxy J1 Ace which is released a few months ago.
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| Galaxy J1 Ace | Galaxy J1 Ace Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Display: | 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display @ 480 x 800 (WVGA) resolution | 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display @ 480 x 800 (WVGA) resolution |
| Processor: | 1.3GHz Dual-core processor | 1.5GHz Quad-core processor |
| Memory: | 512MB RAM | 1GB RAM |
| Rear Camera: | 5MP | 5MP |
| Front Camera: | 2MP | 2MP |
| Internal Storage: | 4GB, expandable via microSD, up to 64GB | 8GB, expandable via microSD, up to 128GB |
| Connectivity: | 3G / HSDPA+ | 4G / LTE |
| WiFi | Yes, 802.11b/g/n | Yes, 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth: | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| GPS: | GPS Only | Yes w/ A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
| Battery: | 1800mAh | 1,900mAh |
| Dimensions: | 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm | 130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm |
| Weight: | 128g | 131g |
| OS: | Android 4.4 Kitkat | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
Display
As for the display, they have the same 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display @ 480 x 800 (WVGA) resolution. They both tie with this one.
Processor
The Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is the winner for its 1.5GHz Quad-core processor, it is 0.2GHz higher than the Galaxy J1 Ace.
Memory / RAM
As for the memory, the Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is the winner again for its 1GB RAM. It is way better than the 512MB the Galaxy J1 Ace have as it can multi-task and can handle a lot more apps.
Internal Storage
The storage is better in Galaxy J1 Ace Neo as it has an internal 8GB and expandable up to 128GB.
Connectivity
For connectivity, the Galaxy J1 Ace Neo has a better and new network connectivity of 4G and LTE.
Battery
The battery is 1,900mAh is also better in Galaxy J1 Ace Neo, it is 100mAh higher.
OS
For the Operarting System, Android Lollipop is definitely better in Galaxy J1 Ace Neo than the Galaxy J1 Ace's Android Kitkat.
Overall
The Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is the clear overall winner in this comparison, aside it is the newest release, it has better specs than in the Galaxy J1 Ace which is released a few months ago.
