Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J7 V
#3856Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 V
Performance
39.761.4
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.456.5
Battery
22.426.1
Build
67.982.1
Connectivity
46.854.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.238.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy J7 V has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by a quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset, whereas the J7 V utilizes a more powerful octa-core Snapdragon 625, providing better multitasking capabilities with its 16GB RAM compared to the J2's 8GB.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J7 V can record video at 1080p, offering superior video quality.
- The J2 has a 2600 mAh battery, while the J7 V boasts a larger 3300 mAh battery, likely providing longer usage time.
- Finally, the J2 runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), whereas the J7 V is equipped with a more recent Android 7.0.1 (Nougat), enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 V
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: Galaxy J7 V J727V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Perx J727P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); Galaxy Halo J727AZ (Cricket); Galaxy J7 Prime SM-J727T (T-Mobile)
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 506
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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3300 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)
151.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
138 g
167.3 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Gray (Verizon), Black (Sprint)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 7.0.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass