Samsung Launches Budget Smartphone Galaxy J1 with Dual-Core SoC

Samsung has finally taken the wraps off the new budget smartphone - Galaxy J1 - in Malaysia

Putting an end to weeks of speculations, Samsung has finally taken the wraps off the new budget smartphone - Galaxy J1 - in Malaysia.

Samsung's new Galaxy J1 sports a 4.3-inch WVGA TFT LCD screen and runs on the Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS.

Under the hood, it houses dual-core SoC (System on Chip), 512MB RAM, 4GB inbuilt memory and an 1850 mAh battery.

In terms of photography, it packs 5mp camera and a 2.0-megapixel snapper on the front.

Samsung Galaxy J1 availability and price details:

The new Galaxy J1 will be made available initially in Malaysia and later in Europe for around €100 ($113/₹6934), SamMobile reported citing reliable sources.

Will Galaxy J1 set foot in India?

Yes, Samsung is most likely to launch the new Galaxy J1 to offer more devices under the sub-₹10,000 mark wherein domestic and Chinese brands like Micromax, Xiaomi and others are ruling the budget smartphone segment in the subcontinent.

Key specifications of Samsung Galaxy J1:

Model	Samsung Galaxy J1
Display	4.3-inch WVGA (480x800p) TFT LCD screen
OS	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Processor	1.2GHz dual-core CPU
RAM	512MB
Storage Capacity	4GB, expandable up 128GB
Camera	Main: 5.0-megapixel camera with CMOS sensor, LED flash, auto-focus, HD video recording ability Front: 2.0-megapixel camera
Battery	1850 mAh Talk time: up to 10 hours (3G) Internet: close to 12 hours (Wi-Fi)
Network	3G
Add-ons	Dual-SIM slots (micro), Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n: 2.4GHz), GPS/GLONASS, USB 2.0
Dimensions	129.0 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm
Weight	122g
colours	Blue, Black and White
Price	Around €100 ($113/₹6934)