Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime, 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 mini prime |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,050 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 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 | Dec 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime 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 mini prime |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 4.5 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Protection | No official protection specified | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~233 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (LTE model); Android 5.1 Lollipop (3G model) |
| 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 (3G) / 1.5 GHz (LTE) ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 (with Spreadtrum) or Mali-T720 (with Exynos) | ARM Mali-400MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| Internal | 8GB | — |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 480p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2 | — |
| Video | Not specified | No |
| Modules | — | 0.3 MP (VGA) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 2050 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm | 126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm |
| Weight | 131 g | 123 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, in some models) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| 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 | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime |
|---|
| Announced | January 2016 | 2016, December |
| Status | Released January/February 2016 | Released 2016, December |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime?
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) — 2,050 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime?
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime — 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime?
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime — Jan 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) versus Dec 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime 4/10.
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