Samsung Galaxy J4+ Philippines Price is PHP 6,990, Full Specs, Features

In my previous blog post, I showed you the more expensive model of the two new entry-level Android smartphones that Korean Giant Samsung Mobile has just release here in the Philippines.

Now, here's the budget-friendly model - the Samsung Galaxy J4+.

Actually, this one looks and feels almost exactly like the Samsung Galaxy J6+ -- with a few notable differences here and there. Both handsets have an elegant glass-sandwich look as well rounded sides and corners. In fact, they even share the same weight and dimensions. Heck, I think Samsung merely used the same shell in crafting these two phones -- but I could be wrong.

Being the cheaper model however, Samsung Galaxy J4+ merely has one 13 MegaPixel f/1.9 camera at the back with no companion depth sensor, which means that it doesn't have Live Focus mode that blurs the background of the subject in portraits. Nonetheless, this sole shooter is practically the same as the primary cam of the Galaxy J6+ so users can expect it to work well even in low light settings -- thanks to its relatively wide aperture.

Another noticeable difference is that the J4+ lacks a side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner, which is one of the unique features of the Galaxy J6+. This doesn't mean, though, that the less pricey release in lacking in security features. In fact, to somehow compensate for a lack of a fingerprint sensor, the Galaxy J4+ has Facial Recognition embedded into its front-cam.

Speaking of front-cam, this model has a 5 MegaPixel f/2.2 front-facing camera that's powered by Samsung's own Beauty Mode for selfies. Like the Galaxy J6+, the J4+ also has a Soft LED Flash above the screen, which is useful when snapping self-portraits in dim settings like in bars or outdoors at night.

Inside its sleek shell, Samsung Galaxy J4+ is powered by the same Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor as what's inside the Galaxy J6+. However, J4+ has less RAM and ROM at just 2GB and 16GB, respectively.

Now, as for uptime, the 3,300 mAh battery pack is capable of delivering up to 16 hours of internet use, 15 hours of video playback, and 88 hours of music-play coming from a full charge.

Interested? Samsung Galaxy J4+ is now available at all Samsung Concept Stores nationwide as well as the company's authorized retail partners in malls and online. In the Philippines, this model will be out in three colors, namely, Pink, Black, and Gold. The handset sells for PHP 6,990, which is PHP 4,000 less than the SRP of the Galaxy J6+ -- if my math serves me right.

Samsung Galaxy J4+ Specs
Model: SM-J415GZDNXTC
161.4 x 76.9 x 7.9 mm
178 grams
6-inch FullHD+ 720 x 1480 pixels, 274 ppi, 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio, IPS LCD
73.6% screen-to-body ratio
No Notch
Dual Rear Camera Module:
13 MegaPixels, f/1.9 Aperture, 28mm, AutoFocus, LED Flash
Front Facing Camera: 5 MegaPixels, f/2.2 Aperture, Soft LED Flash
Back Video Recorder: 1080p 30fps
Samsung Experience
Android 8.1 Oreo
28nm Quad-Core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425
2GB RAM
16GB ROM
microSD Card Slot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
4G LTE Cat4
Dual nanoSIM
Facial Recognition
Dolby Atmos
FM Radio
Gyroscope
USB On-The-Go
microUSB 2.0 Charging Port
Non-Removable 3,300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
Glass Sandwich Design Language
Red, Black, Gold

Samsung Galaxy J4+ Price
Official Suggested Retail Price in the Philippines - PHP 6,990
Release Date - October 2018