Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
Samsung Galaxy V
Performance
40.027.9
Camera
15.412.5
Display
34.116.9
Battery
15.215.2
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
41.632.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.718.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime and Samsung Galaxy V both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the J1 mini prime is equipped with a more powerful quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM compared to the V's 1.2 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, which may result in better multitasking capabilities for the J1.
- Camera specifications favor the J1 mini prime with a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video, while the Galaxy V has a 3.15 MP rear camera limited to 480p video.
- Both devices have a 1500 mAh battery, but the software experience differs, with the J1 mini prime running Android 5.1 or 6.0, while the Galaxy V operates on Android 4.4.2, indicating a more outdated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both phones featuring a plastic frame and back, but the J1 mini prime is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
Samsung Galaxy V
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
Versions: J106F/DS (UAE); J106B/DS (Colombia); J106H/DS (Africa)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime (2016), Samsung Galaxy V2
Also known as Samsung Galaxy V Dual SIM G313HZ
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz - J106F/DSQuad-core 1.2 GHz - J106B/DS, J106H/DS
1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
Weight
126 g
123 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - 3G modelAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow) - LTE model
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

