Samsung Galaxy J Max
#7293
Samsung Galaxy W
#7309Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J Max
Samsung Galaxy W
Performance
39.738.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
20.319.1
Battery
28.125.7
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
48.548.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.619.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J Max features a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy W also has a 7.0-inch TFT display but with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J Max is powered by a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the W has a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, making the J Max slightly more capable.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the W can record video at 1080p, compared to the J Max's 720p.
- The J Max has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the W's 3200 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the J Max runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), while the W operates on an older Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
- In terms of build quality, the J Max is heavier at 289g, while the W is lighter at 245g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J Max
Samsung Galaxy W
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W T255
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in)
191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8 mm (7.55 x 3.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
289 g
245 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, white, red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.56 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass, proximity