Category Breakdown
LG Tribute Empire
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Performance
55.343.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.580.4
Battery
21.822.4
Build
67.985.3
Connectivity
45.349.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.337.5
Summary
- The LG Tribute Empire features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) uses a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display, offering more vibrant colors.
- In terms of performance, the Tribute Empire is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset with an octa-core CPU, compared to the J2 Pro's quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830, which may result in better multitasking on the LG device.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J2 Pro records video at 720p, while the Tribute Empire supports 1080p.
- The Tribute Empire has a slightly smaller 2500 mAh battery compared to the J2 Pro's 2600 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Tribute Empire runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, offering a more updated experience than the J2 Pro's Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
- Both devices have similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the Tribute Empire is marginally heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Tribute Empire
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2019
2016
Description
For USA
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.8 x 71.8 x 8.1 mm (5.70 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140.1 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White
Silver, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.78 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA), EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

