Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.36 (11 reviews)

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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Common

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

Price

First price	130 EUR

Design

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	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

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	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU	- Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU	- Mali-400

Memory

Internal Memory	8 GB, 1 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, AF, f/2.2
Features	LED flash
Video Recording	720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-2 MP, f/2.2

Cellular

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)

Connectivity

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

Battery

Capacity	2050 mAh
Type	Removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Video playback - Up to 12 h (3G) Audio playback - Up to 39 h
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) scores 22147 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	22147 (Position 1427 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
1421. Xolo Play 8X-1100	22383
1422. Xolo Play 8X-1200	22356
1423. Gigabyte GSmart GX2	22158
1424. Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017)	22154
1425. Panasonic Eluga Arc 2	22154
1426. Infinix Hot S	22153
1427. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)	22147
1428. Infinix Zero 4	22135
1429. Wiko Jerry	22125
1430. Ulefone Armor X2	21976
1431. Infinix Hot 5	21923
1432. Allview V1 Viper S	21903
1433. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)	21879

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	66 (Position 1873 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	127 (Position 1871 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	374 (Position 923 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	975 (Position 956 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	683

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1867. Motorola Moto C	70
1868. Tecno Pop 5	69
1869. Zoji Z6	69
1870. VKworld F1	69
1871. Ulefone Note 15	67
1872. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime	67
1873. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)	66
1874. Allcall AllCall P10	65
1875. Zopo Color F1	65
1876. Motorola Moto G 4G	65
1877. Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo	65
1878. Samsung Galaxy S3 I9301I Neo	65
1879. Samsung Galaxy Grand 2	65

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1865. Sony Xperia SP	201
1866. Ulefone Note 6	186
1867. Blackview Oscal C20	185
1868. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime	173
1869. Tecno Pop 5	134
1870. LG G3 S	130
1871. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)	127
1872. Motorola Moto G 4G	125
1873. Samsung Galaxy S3	117
1874. OnePlus 9RT	3
1875. Realme 11 Pro+	2
1876. Oppo Reno 8T 5G	2
1877. vivo V25	2

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
917. HTC Desire 601	384
918. Lenovo A1000	382
919. Motorola Moto E	379
920. Honor 2	376
921. Sony Xperia L	376
922. Lenovo A328	375
923. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)	374
924. alcatel Pop 4	371
925. Motorola RAZR XT910	368
926. Sony Xperia M	368
927. Wiko Highway Signs	367
928. BLU Studio X8 HD	364
929. Panasonic Panasonic Eluga S	364

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
950. Honor 4A	992
951. Lenovo S860	991
952. Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini	986
953. HTC One X	981
954. HTC Desire 530	978
955. HTC Desire 626s	978
956. Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)	975
957. Archos 50b Cobalt	966
958. Wiko Rainbow Lite 4G	962
959. alcatel Pop 4	954
960. Lenovo A1000	951
961. Intex Aqua Star 2	936
962. Yezz Liv 2 LTE	930

Compared to its rivals: the Samsung Galaxy A51 scores 266589 points in AnTuTu .

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) Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) was officially announced and released on January, 2016. It is available in White, Black, Gold.

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Price

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) starts at 130 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
8 GB	130 EUR
1 GB RAM	130 EUR

A 2GB version of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is not officially available — 1GB is the maximum storage option.

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?

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) was released on January, 2016.

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

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) come in?

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is available in the following colors: White, Black, Gold.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) scores 22147 points in AnTuTu 7.