Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) specifications
4.50" Super AMOLED480×8005MP Camera2050mAhSC9830 28.00nm4-core @ 1.2 GHz1 GB RAM
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The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is an entry-level Android smartphone aimed at first-time buyers, featuring a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display that delivers vivid colors despite its modest 480×800 resolution. Powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830 with 1GB RAM, it handles basic calls, messaging, and light app usage within Samsung's TouchWiz interface. Dual-SIM support and a lightweight 131g body make it a straightforward introduction to the smartphone experience.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: Super AMOLED display provides vivid colors even at FWVGA resolution
- Pro: Lightweight at 131g for comfortable single-hand use
- Pro: Dual-SIM for two phone lines on one device
- Pro: Samsung brand recognition with ecosystem support
- Pro: Super AMOLED saves battery vs LCD in dark environments
Weaknesses
- Con: 1GB RAM leads to frequent app reloads and slowdowns
- Con: 8GB internal storage is insufficient for modern app libraries
- Con: 480x800 FWVGA resolution is outdated even for 2016
- Con: No fingerprint sensor
- Con: SC9830 chipset struggles with anything beyond basic tasks
Full Specifications
Display
4.50"
Screen Size
0.4MP
Resolution
- Size
- 4.50 inches
- Resolution
- 480 x 800 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:5
- Pixel Density
- 207 ppi
- Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Touchscreen
- yes, Multi-touch
Chipset & Memory
SC9830
Chipset
28nm
Process
1GB
RAM
- Chipset
- SC9830 (28nm)
- Manufacturer
- Spreadtrum
- Process
- 28 nm
- GPU
- Mali-400 MP4
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Storage
- 8 GB
Camera
5MP
Main Camera
2MP
Front Camera
- Main Camera
- 5 MP, f/f/2.2
- Main Camera Features
- Autofocus
- Front Camera
- 2 MP
Battery
2050 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 2050 mAh
Design
131g
Weight
132.6x69.3x8.9
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Bar
- Dimensions
- 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm
- Weight
- 131 g (4.62 oz)
- Colors
- Black, Gold, White
Connectivity
4.1, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 4.1, A2DP, LE
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
- GPS
- GPS, GLONASS
Network
4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
- Network Bands
- WCDMA: 900 (900), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B20 (800), B5 (850), 900 (900), B8 (900), B3 (1800), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B7 (2600)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
