Smartphones below RM1000 are selling like hot cakes, just ask any phone dealer and he will tell you so. The switch from analog phones to intelligent phones are occurring at a rapid pace and with data charges becoming more and more affordable, consumers are ditching their old Nokia’s for the more savvy newer models. Samsung popularly known for their high end flagship series like the Galaxy 6 and Note’s also have a wide range of models for other segments of the market, however with recent surge in demand for the sub 1K range has prompted the brand to introduce the Samsung Galaxy J series and with a promising price point to.

“Samsung’s innovations are driven by demands from our consumers and the Galaxy J is our answer to the call for a better smartphone at an affordable price. Placed at a price point that won’t break the bank, the Galaxy J gives our customers the ultimate viewing experience with enhanced camera specifications supported by a well-balanced performance. This latest device is to show our gratitude to loyal Samsung customers, offering great value for your money,” said Lee Sang Hoon, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. 

Whats does it pack?

The Galaxy J provides high resolution 5MP front and 13MP rear cameras, both come with LED Flash that allow one to take photos in the night or under low light conditions and still look crisp and great! Selfies will also be immediately improved with Front Flash, Beauty Face Mode, and the Palm Recognition feature makes it easier to snap the photo without ruining the posture.

The Galaxy J also comes with quick launch functionalities which means you will never miss a photo moment ever again. All you need to do is double click on the home button to get to your camera quickly and photos taken can be stored in the expandable memory slot up to 128GB MicroSD.

The display conjures up nicely with 1280 x 720 HD resolution and Super AMOLED picture quality of the large screen 5.5 inch display of the Galaxy J7 and 5.0 inch display on the Galaxy J5, giving crystal clear images and watching videos or reading emails an ease. With the true-to-life RGB color reproduction the phones generates colours the way nature intended it to be and its excellent contrast ratio makes everything look better. 

Internal Organs

Samsung hasn’t short changed in this area, the mobile boasts an advanced CPU for fast and effortless processing and performance with 1.5GHz Octa-Core Processor in the Galaxy J7 and 1.2GHz Quad-Core in the Galaxy J5.  Furthermore, it’s enhanced battery life and the option of switching to the Ultra Power Saving mode in emergencies will prolong battery life and enable one to do more without worrying about the need to recharge your battery. Additionally, the phones in the J series come with Dual-SIM capabilities and support 4G LTE.

The Galaxy J5 and J7 will be available in Malaysia from 31 July 2015 in Gold, White and  Black colour  options at the recommended retail price of RM799 for Galaxy  J5 and RM999 for Galaxy  J7 respectively (inclusive of 6% GST).

Samsung Galaxy J7 Product Specifications