Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
The Samsung Galaxy J1 4G is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
RAM768MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 122g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,850 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 217 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, January. Released 2015, March
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 4G Duos with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
217 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,850 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
122g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 4G ships with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat).
The Samsung Galaxy J1 4G uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 4G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 4G has 4.0, A2DP.
