Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
#4152Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
79.579.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.257.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the J2 (2017) has a smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J2 (2016) is powered by a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the J2 (2017)'s Exynos 3475 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, both having 8GB of storage but differing in RAM configurations (1.5GB for the 2016 model and 1GB for the 2017 model).
- The camera on the J2 (2016) has an 8 MP rear sensor and a 5 MP front sensor, while the J2 (2017) has a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is also different, with the J2 (2016) housing a 2600 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the J2 (2017).
- Lastly, the J2 (2016) runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), whereas the J2 (2017) is equipped with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
Weight
138 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes