The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is a smartphone from Samsung, released in January 2016. It comes with a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display, the Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. For photography there is a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP selfie camera. A 2,050mAh battery powers the phone. The official price of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳8,990.
What's good
Super AMOLED panel
What's not
Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
Small 2050mAh battery
No 3.5mm headphone jack
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) full specifications
Launch
Brand
Samsung
Model
Galaxy J1 (2016)
Device Type
Smartphone
Release Date
16 January 2016
Status
Available
Platform
Operating System
Android
OS Version
v5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A7
CPU Cores
4 Cores
Architecture
32 bit
Fabrication
28 nm
GPU
Mali-400
Display
Display Type
Super AMOLED
Screen Size
4.5 inches (11.43 cm)
Resolution
480x800 px
Aspect Ratio
5:3
Pixel Density
207 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio
62.7%
Screen Protection
Gorilla Glass
Bezel-less Display
Yes with notch
Touch Screen
Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Notch
Yes
Rear Camera
Camera Setup
Single
Resolution
5 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera
Autofocus
Yes
Flash
LED Flash
Image Resolution
2592 x 1944 Pixels
Settings
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Zoom
Digital Zoom
Shooting Modes
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Aperture
f/2.2
Camera Features
Auto Flash
Video Recording
1280x720
Video FPS
30 fps
Selfie Camera
Camera Setup
Single
Resolution
2 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera
Body & Design
Height
132.6 mm
Width
69.3 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
Weight
131 mm
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Battery
Battery type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity
2050 mAh
Placement
Removable
Talk Time
Up to 12 h (3G)
Music Play
Up to 39 hours
Memory
Internal Storage
8 GB
User Available Storage
Up to 4.1 GB
Expandable Memory
Up to 128 GB
USB OTG
Yes
RAM
1 GB
Connectivity
Network
2G, 3G, 4G
SIM Slot
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size
SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro
EDGE
Available
GPRS
Available
VoLTE
Yes
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
WLAN
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth
v4.1
GPS
Yes with A-GPS
Wi-fi Hotspot
Yes
USB
Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0
Sensors & Security
Light Sensor
Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Audio & Media
FM Radio
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Alert Types
Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Audio Jack
3.5 mm
Video
720p@30fps
Document Reader
Yes
More
Made By
Korea
Features
Accelerometer, proximity
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) in Bangladesh?
The official price of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳8,990.
Does Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) support 5G?
No, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G, 4G networks.
How big is the battery of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) has a 2050mAh battery.
Which processor does Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) use?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830 (Quad core, 1.3 GHz, Cortex A7).
When was Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) released?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) was released in January 2016.