Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime 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 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 123 g | 123 g |
| Released | Dec 2016 | Feb 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt is ahead on storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Type | TFT, 256K colors | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~233 ppi | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (LTE model); Android 5.1 Lollipop (3G model) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop); TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 | Spreadtrum SC9830 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz (3G) / 1.5 GHz (LTE) ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 8GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 8GB 1GB RAM or 8GB 768MB RAM (J1 mini variant) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Modules | 0.3 MP (VGA) | — |
| Video | No | — |
| Single | — | 0.3 MP (VGA) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 1500 mAh | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Dimensions | 126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm | 126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.98 x 2.48 x 0.43 in) |
| Weight | 123 g | 123 g (4.34 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
| Colors | — | White, Gold, Black |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| 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 | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, December | February 2016 |
| Status | Released 2016, December | Available. Discontinued 2018. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime or Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt?
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime — Dec 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime versus Feb 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime or the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt 4/10.
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