Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Overview
The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) is an entry-level smartphone that was released in January 2016. It runs on the Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) operating system and is powered by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor along with a Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset and Mali-400 GPU. The device comes with 8 GB of internal storage and 1 GB of RAM, which can be expanded up to 256 GB via a microSD card.
The Galaxy J1 (2016) features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of 207 PPI. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 62.7% and a display area of 57.6 cm2. The device supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. It also has a 5 MP main camera with LED flash and a 2 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
The phone comes in three color options: White, Black, and Gold, and has a plastic body build. It has dimensions of 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm and weighs 131 g. The Galaxy J1 (2016) is equipped with a 2050 mAh removable Li-Ion battery, providing up to 12 hours of talk time on 3G and up to 39 hours of music playback.
Pros:
- Affordable price point
- Expandable storage up to 256 GB
- Super AMOLED display for vibrant colors
- Decent battery life
- Dual SIM option available
Cons:
- Outdated Android Lollipop operating system
- Limited internal storage capacity
- Low-resolution cameras
- Plastic body build may not feel premium
- Average performance for basic tasks