Both released October 2015, the "Samsung Z3" and the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" have more differences than similarities than you can imagine, and these differences (especially the OS) can drive user opinions crazy. We have all known Samsung to be an Android based smartphone manufacturer, but this time, the company decided to use the Tizen OS on the "Samsung Z3". As per some of the user comments, the OS is fast and great. The only drawback is the limited app options. But its upsides, according to some users, include its smooth iOS-like performance with less battery consumption. So if you are not exactly app-dependent, the Z3 can work for you.
Here is a quick comparison between the "Samsung Z3" and the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" so you can find out the two phone's strengths and weaknesses:
"Samsung Z3" vs "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" Body, Display
"Samsung Z3" measures 5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in while "Samsung Galaxy J1Ace" measures 5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in. Both phones are dual sim enabled and both use a Super AMOLED screen display. "Samsung Z3" has a 5 inches screen with a 720 x 1280 resolution (294 PPI), while the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" has a 4.3 inches screen with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution (217 PPI)
"Samsung Z3" vs "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" Platform, Memory
"Samsung Z3" runs the Tizen OS v2.3 while the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" runs Android v4.4.4 KitKat. "Samsung Z3" is powered by Spreadtrum with a quad core 1.3 GHz CPU. The "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" on the other hand uses a quad core 1.2 GHz processor. As for the memory department, the "Samsung Z3" has 8 GB internal storage with 1 GB RAM and a 128 GB possible microSD expansion. The "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" on the other hand has a 4 GB internal storage, 768 MB RAM, and the same microSD capacity as the Z3.
"Samsung Z3" vs "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" Cameras, Battery
"Samsung Z3" has higher megapixels for its front and back cameras compared to the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace". The "J1 Ace" only has a 5 MP and a 2 MP cameras while the "Z3 Samsung" has an 8 MP and a 5 MP shooters. Also, the Z3 comes with a bigger battery of Li Ion 2600 mAh battery. The "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" only has a Li Ion 1900 mAh battery.
"Samsung Z3" vs "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" Features, Colors
Among the two phones, only the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" has an LTE network support and a Wi Fi hotspot functionality. The "Samsung Z3" only has 3G as its maximum data support. But it is also Wi Fi enabled.
Furthermore, the two devices both have FM radios and three color variants. The "Samsung Z3 comes in Black, Gold, and Silver, while the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" comes in Black, Blue, and White.
"Samsung Z3" vs "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" Price, Conclusions
Price-wise, these two devices aren't really far from each other. The Z3 price is at around 110 Euro while the J1 price is at around 150 Euro. As a conclusion, the decision making part is influenced primarily by the two devices' OS. If you rely so much on apps, then the "Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace" is the best option for you. But if your usage is limited to simple browsing and chatting, the "Samsung Z3" can offer you a smooth and non interrupted performance.