Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
#4238
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
#4092Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
Performance
39.745.3
Camera
15.435.1
Display
80.481.6
Battery
22.421.8
Build
67.989.5
Connectivity
46.852.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.236.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 has a slightly larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 800 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Note N7000 utilizes an Exynos 4210 Dual chipset with a dual-core CPU, providing the Note with superior processing capabilities and 16GB of RAM compared to the J2's 8GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Note N7000 can record video at 1080p, while the J2 is limited to 720p.
- The J2 has a 2600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Note's 2500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The J2 runs on Android 6.0.1, offering a more modern software experience compared to the Note's Android 2.3.5, which can be upgraded to 4.1.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
General
Release Date
2016
2011
Announced
2016
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung GT-N7000, Samsung I9220
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
Exynos 4210 Dual (45 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@24~30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
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)
146.9 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
138 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.16 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer