Samsung Galaxy J1 Design and Display
New Release Updated: Apr 2026

Samsung Galaxy J1

$124 (Expected Price)
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Display 4.3" AMOLED
Processor Spreadtrum
Battery 1850mAh
RAM & Storage 4GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDXC slot
Full Specs

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy J1?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive 6000 mAh battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $124

Reasons to Avoid

  • May be bulky due to large battery
  • Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Versions: Samsung J100F, J100FN, J100H, J100H/DD, J100H/DS, J100M, J100MU
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos with dual-SIM card slots

  • Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • Launch Announced: 2015, January. Released 2015, February Status: Discontinued
  • Body Dimensions: 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in) Weight: 122 g (4.30 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame SIM: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display Type: TFT Size: 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
  • Platform OS: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) Chipset: Spreadtrum CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 GPU: Mali-400
  • Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 4GB 512MB RAM
  • Main Camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF Features: LED flash Video: 720p@30fps
  • Selfie camera Single: 2 MP Video:
  • Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
  • Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: No Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording USB: microUSB 2.0
  • Features Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
  • Battery Type: Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable Talk time: Up to 10 h (3G) Music play: Up to 40 h
  • Misc Colors: White, Black, Blue Models: SM-J100F, SM-J100FN, SM-J100H, SM-J100H/DD, SM-J100H, SM-J100M, SM-J100MU, SM-J100ML, SM-J100VPP, SM-J100Y SAR: 0.65 W/kg (head) - - 0.87 W/kg (body) - - SAR EU: 0.57 W/kg (head) - - 0.77 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 110 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.

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