Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
#4238Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
#3936Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Performance
39.743.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.422.4
Build
67.985.3
Connectivity
46.849.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.237.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) and Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) share similar build quality, featuring a glass front and plastic back with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset and Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, but the J2 Pro offers more RAM at 2GB compared to the J2's 1.5GB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 720p video.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2600mAh for both devices, and they run on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), providing a similar software experience, though the J2 Pro supports USB OTG.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
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
Spreadtrum SC8830
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
138 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Silver, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.78 W/kg (head)
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, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity