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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)

Samsung Released 16 Jan 2016 4G Score 2.1/10

Price in Bangladesh

Official ৳8,990 Available · brand warranty

Variant

Prices checked 9 March 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?

Key specifications

Display
4.5″ Super AMOLED
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
RAM
1GB
Storage
8GB
Rear camera
5MP Single
Selfie camera
2MP
Battery
2,050mAh
Network
2G, 3G, 4G
OS
Android v5.1 (Lollipop)
Weight
131g · 8.9mm

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) overview

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.

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