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Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime#5985

Released: 2016

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime

Overall Score

25.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5985)25.7
Performance(#6779)40.0
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#7530)34.1
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#5410)41.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime features a compact design with dimensions of 121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm and a weight of 126 grams, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
  • Its 4.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset, with a quad-core CPU clocked at either 1.5 GHz or 1.2 GHz, paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera has a 5 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.2, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while the front camera is absent.
  • The battery capacity is 1500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 5.1 or 6.0 depending on the model, the software experience is basic, lacking modern features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in gold, black, and white colors, but does not offer water resistance.
  • Overall, the Galaxy J1 mini prime is a simple, entry-level smartphone with essential features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: J106F/DS (UAE); J106B/DS (Colombia); J106H/DS (Africa)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime (2016), Samsung Galaxy V2

Display

Size4"
TypeTFT, 256K colors
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetSpreadtrum SC9830
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz - J106F/DSQuad-core 1.2 GHz - J106B/DS, J106H/DS
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight126 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsGold, Black, White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop) - 3G modelAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow) - LTE model
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer