Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt is a budget-focused device, powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.98 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC9830
RAM1GB | 768MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 123g — 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, February. Released 2016, February
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB | 768MB
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
123g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
126.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm (4.98 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt supports dual SIM (Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt has 4.0, A2DP.
