Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.154.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo features a larger 5.01-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy J1 mini prime has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the J1 mini prime has a slightly faster 1.5 GHz CPU compared to the Grand Neo's 1.2 GHz.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the J1 mini prime lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Grand Neo is powered by a 2100 mAh battery, which offers a higher capacity than the J1 mini prime's 1500 mAh battery.
- Regarding software, the Grand Neo runs on older Android versions (Jelly Bean or KitKat), while the J1 mini prime operates on more recent Android versions (Lollipop or Marshmallow), providing a potentially better software experience.
- Both devices have a plastic build with glass fronts, but the Grand Neo is heavier at 163g compared to the 126g of the J1 mini prime.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Also known as: Samsung Galaxy Grand Lite; Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus I9060I with 2 MP front camera
Versions: J106F/DS (UAE); J106B/DS (Colombia); J106H/DS (Africa)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime (2016), Samsung Galaxy V2
Display
Size
5.01"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~186 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM23550Spreadtrum SC8830 - GT-I9060I
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz - J106F/DSQuad-core 1.2 GHz - J106B/DS, J106H/DS
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IVMali-400MP2 - GT-I9060I
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA/ 2 MP, GT-I9060I
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.7 x 77.1 x 9.6 mm (5.66 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
163 g
126 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Midnight Black, Orange, Lime Green
Gold, Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) - GT-I9060I
Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - 3G modelAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow) - LTE model
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) - GT-I9060I
Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - 3G modelAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow) - LTE model
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

