Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially unveiled two new entry level smartphones, the Galaxy J1 mini and J3 (2016), in Kenya. Samsung has been disappointing us with its entry level devices of late as competition from Chinese manufacturers drive consumers to demand better specs from their devices.
Support for 4G LTE is one of the main features that Samsung has added to these devices as it tries to bring this technology to its entry level devices. The company hopes that this and other features will help attract those customers who are currently using feature phone.
Jung Hyun Park, Vice President and Managing Director of Samsung Electronics East Africa said, ‘’We understand the dynamics of the emerging and developing markets, where we have to create a balance between the entry level and flagship models. A look at the statistics from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) indicates that more Kenyans are accessing internet through their mobile phones. And as a manufacturer, we would like to play a role in encouraging consumers on feature phones to take the jump to smartphones affordably.”
Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini
Below is a look at some of the specs of the Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini.
Display Size: 4.0 inches with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels
Processor: 1.2GHz Quad Core Processor
RAM: 1GB
Storage Space: 8 GB expandable to 128GB
Android Version: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Network: Supports up to 3G
Camera: 5MP (no flash) at the back with a 0.3MP one in front
Battery: 1500 mAh
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini’s recommended price in Kenya is Ksh 8,499. As you can see, this is not the most powerful or appealing smartphone out there when you compare it with the likes of the Cubot Note S, Snokor Z5000 or even the Infinix Hot 3.
Read: Cubot Note S Review
Samsung Galaxy J3
The Samsung Galaxy J3 on the other hand has slightly better specs as listed below.
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
Processor: 1.2GHz Quad Core Processor
RAM: 1.5 GB
Storage Space: 8/16 GB expandable to 128GB
Android Version: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Network: Supports up to 4G LTE
Camera: 8MP at the back with a 5MP one in front
Battery: 2600 mAh
The recommended retail price of the Galaxy J3 in Kenya is Ksh18,299. This puts it slightly above the Tecno Boom J8.
Read More: Tecno Boom J8 Review
