🔑 Key Specs — Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
- OS: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9830
- Display: 4.5 inches, 57.6 cm2 (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio)
- Display Type: Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
- Storage: 8GB 1GB RAM
- Main Camera: 2 MP, f/2.2
- Battery: Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
- Weight: 131 g (4.62 oz)
- NFC: No
- Colors: White, Black, Gold
- Price: About 130 EUR
✅ Pros
- Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable battery
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dedicated microSD card slot
❌ Cons
- No 5G support
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) – Full Specifications and Complete Review
📅 Released 2016, January
⚡ Quick Overview
💻 Operating System
Android 5.1.1, up to Android 6.0.1
📏 Dimensions & Weight
131g, 8.9mm thickness
💾 Memory & Storage
8GB storage, microSDXC
🔗 Services Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
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Problem Solutions
Hardware Fix
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Download Firmware
Rom & Flash
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Network Unlock
Unlock & FRP
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Root Files
Root Files
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📑 Review Contents
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 – J120F HSDPA 850 / 2100 – J120A |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 – J120F 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12 – J120A |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2016, January. Released 2016, January |
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 131 g (4.62 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 57.6 cm2 (~62.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, AF |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.2 |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 39 h |
Misc
| Colors | White, Black, Gold |
| Models | SM-J120F, SM-J120H, SM-J120M, SM-J120M, SM-J120T, SM-J120G, SM-J120A, SM-J120FN, SM-J120AZ, SM-J120ZN, SM-J120W |
| SAR | 1.58 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.70 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 130 EUR |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Q1: What is the operating system of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Q2: What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Q3: What are the camera specs of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
2 MP, f/2.2
Q4: What is the storage capacity of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
8GB 1GB RAM
Q5: Does Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) support NFC?
No
Q6: What are the dimensions and weight of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in) – Weight: 131 g (4.62 oz)
Q7: What chipset does Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) use?
Spreadtrum SC9830
Q8: What is the price of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)?
About 130 EUR

