Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus Vs Galaxy J6 Plus: What are the Key Differences ?

Last updated Nov 20, 2019

The Galaxy J4 Plus and the Galay J6 Plus are Samsung’s intermediate smartphones with very similar specifications. Both bring the same design, quad-core processor, 6-inch screen with HD + resolution and thin edges. The differences are due to features such as dual camera and RAM. The models were released in November in three colors, for prices ranging from NRs.19,390 to NRs.27,990. In the following lines, check out the differences between them.

1 Design and screen

The look of the two phones is very similar and has features of premium smartphones, such as the rear glass of the Galaxy S9 . The screen is similar, with 6 inches, HD + resolution (1480 x 720 pixels) and thin edges . The difference lies with the fingerprint reader only available on the Galaxy J6 Plus.

Another unusual point is colors. The Galaxy J4 Plus can be found in black, copper and pink finish. The Galaxy J6 Plus in turn, is available in black, silver and red. Both models weigh 178 gms.

2 Performance and Storage

The repetition of characteristics is also found in the specifications. The smartphone’s processor is the Snapdragon 425, quad-core chip of 1.4 GHz. The RAM memory , in turn, is 2 GB in the Galaxy J4 Plus and 3 or 4 GB option in the Galaxy J6 Plus. Both smartphones have a 32 GB of storage and microSD memory card slot. Additionally, the J6 Plus also has a 64 GB variant.

This means that Samsung smartphones must have the ability to perform the main tasks of everyday life, such as accessing social networks, productivity apps, email, among others, without much difficulty. Mobile phones, however, tend not to deliver satisfactory performance in games or heavier applications.

3 Camera

The main difference is in the cameras . The Galaxy J6 Plus has a dual camera system with two 13- and 5-megapixel sensors with f / 1.9 and f / 2.2 apertures , respectively, with Portrait Mode . The Galaxy J4 Plus, by contrast, is simpler: the phone has a single 13-megapixel sensor, also with f / 1.9 diaphragm.

For selfies, Samsung phones also differ from each other, giving prominence to the Galaxy J6 Plus, with front camera of 8 megapixels. The Galaxy J4 Plus has a 5MP sensor.

4 Battery Life

The specifications of the two phones also carry the same 3,300 mAh battery. According to Samsung, both smartphones have a battery life of 16 hours of internet access via 4G networks.

5 Operating System

Both come with Android 8 (Oreo) in stock flavour, with customization of the Samsung Experience interface. Among the modifications are Dual Messenger , which allows you to use two WhatsApp accounts, and the Secure Folder . There is no update forecast for Android 9 (Pie) .

In terms of bio-metrics, Samsung’s smartphones feature facial recognition . The Galaxy J6 Plus, however, stands out, by also bringing the fingerprint reader to the side.

6 Price and Availability

The Galaxy J6 Plus and Galaxy J4 Plus is already available in all leading online and offline stores across Nepali markets. The phones are available to purchase at a amount of Rs.19,390 for the Galaxy J4+ 3GB RAM and 32 GB storage while the Galaxy J6+ is available in two variants – NRs.23,690(3/32GB) and NRs.27,990(4/64GB).

Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus Price in Nepal – 2GB RAM,32GB ROM – Rs.18,890
Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus Price in Nepal – 3GB RAM,32GB ROM – Rs.21,590
Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus Price in Nepal – 4GB RAM,64GB ROM – Rs.25,290

7 Difference Table – Galaxy J4 Plus Vs Galaxy J6 Plus

Specifications	Galaxy J4 Plus	Galaxy J6 Plus
Launch	November 2018
Launch price	Rs.19,390	Rs.23,690/Rs.27,990
Screen size	6 inches
Screen Resolution	HD + (1480 x 720 pixels)	HD + (1480 x 720 pixels)
Processor	Snapdragon 425, quad-core 1.4 GHz
RAM memory	2 GB	3GB/4GB
Storage	32 GB	32GB/64GB
Memory card	Yes, microSD	Yes, microSD
Back camera	13 megapixels	dual, 13 and 5 megapixels
Frontal camera	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Android version	Android 8 (Oreo)
Drums	3,300 mAh
Dimension	161.4 x 76.9 x 7.9 mm; 178 grams
Colors	black, silver and red	black, copper and pink