Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
#4238
Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini
#4718Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini
Performance
39.740.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
80.478.3
Battery
22.415.2
Build
67.982.1
Connectivity
46.841.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.231.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image than the 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy S III mini, which has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, compared to the dual-core 1.0 GHz processor in the S III mini, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The J2 also has a superior rear camera at 8 MP versus the S III mini's 5 MP, and a higher capacity battery of 2600 mAh compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the S III mini, enhancing overall usage time.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the J2 operating on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and the S III mini on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, indicating a more updated software experience for the J2.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the J2 is slightly heavier at 138g compared to the S III mini's 111.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III mini
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung I8190 Galaxy S3 mini, Samsung Galaxy S III moreAvailable as Samsung I8190N Galaxy S III mini with NFC
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
NovaThor U8420
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
VGA
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
138 g
111.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
White, Blue, Titan Gray, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Onyx Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.03 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass