| Hardware and OS | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | |
| Operating system | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 | |
| GPU | Mali-400 | |
| Internal memory | 8 GB, 1 GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | other phones |
| Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Size | 4.5" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 62.7% | |
| Display area | 57.6 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 5:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 207 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - J120F | |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - J120F | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| SIM card | Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP, AF, f/2.2 | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | |
| Design | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | other phones |
| Colors | White, Black, Gold | |
| Body build | Plastic body | |
| Dimensions | 132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 131 g | |
| Battery | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 2050 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Talking time- Up to 12 h (3G)
Music play - Up to 39 h | |
| Other | Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 1.58 W/kg (head), 1.18 W/kg (body),
SAR EU - 0.70 W/kg (head), 0.59 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2016, January | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |
