Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
#3205Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Performance
35.353.4
Camera
15.427.9
Display
78.379.1
Battery
19.722.4
Build
81.989.3
Connectivity
43.150.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.743.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) has a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J1 is powered by a Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1 GB of RAM, whereas the J2 Pro utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a faster quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU and options for 1.5 GB or 2 GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the J1 offering a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, compared to the J2 Pro's 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, which supports 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, with the J1 having a 2050 mAh battery and the J2 Pro featuring a larger 2600 mAh battery.
- Lastly, the J1 runs on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) upgradable to 6.0.1, while the J2 Pro operates on Android 7.1 (Nougat) upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Versions: J120F (Global); Galaxy Express 3 J120A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp 2 (Cricket); J120H, J120M, J120M, J120TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J250F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2050 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)
143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
131 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.58 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
0.51 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity