• 4.5" (800x480) Super AMOLED
  • 1GB
    Spreadtrum SC9830 SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2050 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phone has a 4.5-inch (800x480) Super AMOLED screen, a 5MP main camera and a 2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2050 mAh and the main processor is a Spreadtrum SC9830 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J1 (2016) (Launched 2016-01-01)
Display4.5" 800x480 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2-MP
Computing
  • Spreadtrum SC9830 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2050 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 131g (4.6oz), 132.6x69.3x8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$110
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)4.5"
Display/Body Ratio62.7%
Resolution800x480
Sharpness (PPI)207 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2050 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time12 hours
Music Playback Time39 hours
Computing
Processor NameSpreadtrum SC9830
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.3 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options8GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.1.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR US Head1.58 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.18 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.7 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.59 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy J1 (2016) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy J1 (2016) was retailing at around $110 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy J1 (2016) has not been rated as water-proof as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J1 (2016) does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asia. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy J1 (2016) resolution of (800x480) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, the Galaxy J1 (2016) is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J1 (2016) does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy J1 (2016) is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy J1 (2016) does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the Galaxy J1 (2016) is not a USB-C smartphone.
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Yes, the Galaxy J1 (2016) has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Apple iPhone 5s175002000022500250002750030000325003500037500

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Vodafone Smart MiniXOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeApple iPhone 5s0250050007500100001250015000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J2Apple iPhone 5sVertu Signature Touch (2015)02.557.51012.51517.520

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Vertu Signature Touch (2015)02.557.51012.51517.520

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Apple iPhone 5sVertu Signature Touch (2015)05101520253035404550

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 5sXOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy J1 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)Alcatel Flash (2017)Vertu Signature Touch (2015)125015001750200022502500275030003250