Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Added: 03.01.16 | Updated: 06.20.22
  • Model: Galaxy J1 (2016)
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.36 out of 5 (11 votes)
  • Price: 130 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2016
  • Dimensions: 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm
  • Weight: 131 g
  • Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9830
  • Built-in memory: 8 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 4.5 inches
  • Battery: 2050 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 5MP
  • Front camera: Single, 2MP

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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Other names

Versions: J120F (Global); Galaxy Express 3 J120A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp 2 (Cricket); J120H, J120M, J120M, J120T Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

Launch date

2016, January

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) PricePrice

First price

130 EUR

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.22 in (132.6 mm)

Width

2.73 in ( 69.3 mm)

Depth

0.35 in ( 8.9 mm)

Weight

4.62 oz (131 grams)

Build materials

Plastic body

Water resistant

Colors

White, Black, Gold

Case

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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

4.5 in

Screen Area

57.6 cm2

Resolution

480 x 800 px

Points per inch

207 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

5:3

Ratio (screen:body)

62.7%

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Spreadtrum SC9830

CPU

- Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

- Mali-400

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

8 GB, 1 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, AF, f/2.2

Features

LED flash

Video Recording 720p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-2 MP, f/2.2

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - J120F 
HSDPA 850 / 2100 - J120A
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - J120F 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700) - J120A
SIM Card Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.70 W/kg (head)     0.59 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.58 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
USB microUSB 2.0

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2050 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 12 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 39 h

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score22147 (Position 1428 out of 2129)

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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core66 (Position 1873 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core127 (Position 1871 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core374 (Position 924 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core975 (Position 957 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript683

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Specs

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is a budget-friendly smartphone that was launched in January 2016. This device supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks, providing versatile connectivity options. For those using 2G, it operates on GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 frequencies, accommodating both single SIM and dual-SIM models. The 3G network is supported via HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 for the J120F model and HSDPA 850 / 2100 for the J120A model.

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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Reviews and Opinions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 130 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) come out?

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) mobile was launched on in these colors: White, Black, Gold.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) ?

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) has dimensions of Height: 132.6 mm Width: 69.3 mm Thickness: 8.9 mm and weighs approximately 131 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 480 x 800 px at a pixel density of 207 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) have?

Device comes with chipset Spreadtrum SC9830 with processor Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is available with internal memory of 8 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 5 MP, AF, f/2.2 and features like LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2 MP, f/2.2 and features like