Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro
#3634Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro
Performance
39.752.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.422.4
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
46.861.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.239.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) and Galaxy J3 Pro both feature a 5.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the J3 Pro has a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset and offers 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM compared to the J2's 8GB storage and 1.5GB RAM, resulting in better performance.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J3 Pro supports 1080p video recording, while the J2 is limited to 720p.
- In terms of build quality, the J2 has a plastic back and frame, whereas the J3 Pro features a more premium aluminum back and frame.
- Both devices have a 2600mAh battery and run on older versions of Android, with the J2 on Marshmallow and the J3 Pro on Lollipop.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
For China
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
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 306
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
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
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
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)
142.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.60 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
138 g
139 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, hotspot
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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity