Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 123 g | 160 g |
| Released | Feb 2016 | Nov 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Type | TFT, 256K colors | PLS TFT |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 220 ppi density |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop); TouchWiz UI | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 | MediaTek MT6737T (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-T720MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM or 8GB 768MB RAM (J1 mini variant) | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 0.3 MP (VGA) | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.98 x 2.48 x 0.43 in) | 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 123 g (4.34 oz) | 160 g (5.6 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body | — |
| Colors | White, Gold, Black | — |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | November 2016 |
| Status | Available. Discontinued 2018. | Available. Discontinued 2018. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt or Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt or Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — 1 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt versus 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt or Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt — 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt versus 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt or Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — Feb 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt versus Nov 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt or the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 6/10.
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