Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
#4238
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
#4215Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
39.749.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.479.1
Battery
22.418.0
Build
67.980.4
Connectivity
46.855.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.235.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy S4 mini, which has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, while the S4 mini has a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU, with both devices offering 8GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the S4 mini can record video at 1080p, whereas the J2 is limited to 720p.
- The J2 has a larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh compared to the S4 mini's 1900 mAh, which may provide better battery life.
- The J2 runs Android 6.0.1, while the S4 mini originally shipped with Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, indicating a more modern software experience on the J2.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the S4 mini has Gorilla Glass 2 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung I9190 Galaxy S IV mini; Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
1.9 MP
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
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Weight
138 g
107 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
White Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or 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(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass