Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
#4081Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
76.379.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.557.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy J2 (2016) has a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J1 is powered by a Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the J2's more capable Spreadtrum SC8830 with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU.
- The J1 has a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, whereas the J2 offers an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the J2 at 2600 mAh compared to the J1's 2050 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, but the J1 is upgradable to Android 6.0.1, while the J2 comes with it pre-installed, providing a slightly better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both having glass fronts and plastic backs, but the J2 is slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
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
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2050 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
131 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Silver, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes