Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
#4310Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Performance
47.835.3
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.978.3
Battery
18.919.7
Build
83.881.9
Connectivity
52.243.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.034.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime and Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) both feature a 4.5-inch display, but the J1 utilizes a Super AMOLED panel, offering better color and contrast compared to the TFT display of the Core Prime.
- In terms of performance, the J1 has a slightly faster CPU at 1.3 GHz versus the Core Prime's 1.2 GHz, but both have 1GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both devices featuring a 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, though the J1 has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2.
- Battery capacity is marginally higher in the J1 at 2050 mAh compared to 2000 mAh in the Core Prime.
- Both devices have a plastic build with glass fronts, but the J1 is slightly heavier and thicker.
- The Core Prime runs Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1.1, while the J1 ships with 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0.1, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition G361 with Android v5.1Also known as Samsung Galaxy Win 2 Duos TV G360BT for Brazil; Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J120F (Global); Galaxy Express 3 J120A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp 2 (Cricket); J120H, J120M, J120M, J120TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)
Weight
130 g
131 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Gray
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
1.58 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity