Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime vs Xiaomi Redmi Go
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime and the Xiaomi Redmi Go, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 123 g | 137 g |
| Released | Dec 2016 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Go is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Go is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | TFT, 256K colors | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~233 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | 380 nits typical brightness, capacitive, multi-touch, scratch resistant |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (LTE model); Android 5.1 Lollipop (3G model) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz (3G) / 1.5 GHz (LTE) ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400MP2 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | — |
| Card Slot | — | Dedicated microSDXC (supports up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | LED flash | f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, HDR, autofocus, scene recognition, real-time filters |
| Video | 480p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Modules | 0.3 MP (VGA) | — |
| Video | No | 720p |
| Single | — | 5 MP |
| Features | — | f/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR, HD Calling support, beauty mode |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 1500 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 5W wired (5V/1A) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Dimensions | 126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 123 g | 137 g (4.83 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with a dedicated microSD slot |
| Build | — | Polycarbonate unibody construction, plastic back |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| 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 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, December | January 2019 |
| Status | Released 2016, December | Available. Released February 2019. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime — 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — Dec 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime versus Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime or the Xiaomi Redmi Go rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime 4/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Go 7/10.
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