Overall Score
57.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#4152)57.1
Performance(#10986)54.3
Camera(#7657)42.0
Display(#2146)79.0
Battery(#11390)43.5
Build(#793)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) features a compact design with dimensions of 136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 130g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- Its 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing decent color reproduction but limited sharpness at ~234 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Exynos 3475 Quad chipset, with a quad-core CPU running at 1.3 GHz and 1GB of RAM, which may struggle with multitasking.
- The rear camera has a 5 MP sensor capable of 720p video recording, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2000 mAh capacity, but it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- It has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- The phone is available in black and gold colors, but lacks water resistance.
- Overall, the Galaxy J2 (2017) is a basic smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size4.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetExynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-T720
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes