Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,050 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 123 g |
| Released | Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is ahead on battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | No official protection specified | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop); TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 (3G models) or Exynos 3475 Quad (LTE models) | Spreadtrum SC9830 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 (with Spreadtrum) or Mali-T720 (with Exynos) | Mali-400MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Internal | 8GB | 8GB 1GB RAM or 8GB 768MB RAM (J1 mini variant) |
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Features | f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 0.3 MP (VGA) |
| Features | f/2.2 | — |
| Video | Not specified | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 2050 mAh | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Dimensions | 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm | 126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.98 x 2.48 x 0.43 in) |
| Weight | 131 g | 123 g (4.34 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, in some models) | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
| Colors | — | White, Gold, Black |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct (no 5GHz support) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Announced | January 2016 | February 2016 |
| Status | Released January/February 2016 | Available. Discontinued 2018. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) — 2,050 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt — 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt — Jan 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus Feb 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt 4/10.
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