Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime is a budget-focused device, powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - 3G model Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - LTE modelⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC9830
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 126g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Spreadtrum SC9830 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, December. Released 2016, December
Also Known As
Versions: J106F/DS (UAE); J106B/DS (Colombia); J106H/DS (Africa)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime (2016), Samsung Galaxy V2
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz - J106F/DS Quad-core 1.2 GHz - J106B/DS, J106H/DS
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - 3G model Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - LTE model
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
126g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
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)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - J106F/DS
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - 3G model Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) - LTE model.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime has 4.0, A2DP.
