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4G Super AM-OLED Smartphone

Samsung SM-J120P Galaxy J1 2016 TD-LTE US

Samsung

About Samsung Galaxy J1 2016

The Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 presents a compact handset measuring 69.3 mm wide, 132.6 mm tall and 8.9 mm thick, weighing in at 131 grams. Its front is dominated by a 4.49‑inch AM‑OLED panel that delivers vivid colors and deep blacks at a resolution of 480 by 800 pixels, offering a clear view for everyday tasks and media consumption. The device supports a single SIM card, keeping the design straightforward for users who prefer a no‑frills mobile experience.

Under the hood, the phone runs Google Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and is equipped with 1 GB of RAM, providing enough memory for basic apps and multitasking. Power is supplied by a 2050 mAh battery, which aims to keep the device running through a typical day of moderate use. Together, these specifications position the Galaxy J1 2016 as an entry‑level smartphone that balances a modest display with essential performance and battery life.

This variant

The Samsung SM‑J120P Galaxy J1 2016 TD‑LTE US sets itself apart from the base Galaxy J1 2016 by providing TD‑LTE connectivity aimed at United States carriers, a network capability not detailed in the base model’s description. Relative to the other J1 2016 variants, it is the only model that pairs TD‑LTE with a single‑SIM setup for the US market; the SM‑J120ZN also offers TD‑LTE but lacks the US‑specific designation, the SM‑J120FN supplies standard 4G LTE, and the Duos models (SM‑J120H/DS, SM‑J120G/DS, SM‑J120M/DS) add a second SIM slot and generally rely on 4G LTE radios.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
4.49 inch
Type
Super AM-OLED
Resolution
480x800
Color depth
24-bit
Subpixel
RGBG PenTile Matrix (2 subpixels)
Screen-to-body
62.5%
Active area
58.7 × 97.84 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Performance
Processor
Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (Island)
CPU
Quad-core, up to 1.3 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-T720
Process
28 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
1 GiB
Battery
Capacity
2050 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion
Cameras
Macro
2576×1932 · 1× optical visibility
Front
1600×1200 visibility
Dimensions
Size
69.3 × 132.6 × 8.9 mm
Weight
131 g
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP
USB
USB Series Micro-B (Micro-USB)
USB services
USB charging
GPS
GPS
GPS services
Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
FM radio
Yes
LTE · 3 bandsTD-LTE · 1 bandsUMTS · 4 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All LTE bands (3)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 25)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
All TD-LTE bands (1)
  • TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI) bands
All UMTS bands (4)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
  • UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
SIM
Micro-SIM (3FF)
Carrier
Sprint Nextel Corporation
Markets
North America (NA) (USA)
Regulatory
Data status
Preliminary

Model Variants

5 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy J1 2016

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