Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
#4274Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Performance
39.752.8
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.420.0
Build
67.980.7
Connectivity
46.847.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.234.9
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 I9300 Galaxy S III has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~306 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1.5GB RAM, whereas the S III utilizes an Exynos 4412 Quad chipset with a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 2GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S III supports 1080p video recording compared to the J2's 720p.
- The J2 has a 2600 mAh battery, which is larger than the S III's 2100 mAh, but the S III benefits from a more advanced software experience with Android versions up to 4.3 and TouchWiz UI, compared to the J2's Android 6.0.1.
- Both phones have a plastic build, but the S III includes Gorilla Glass 2 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP4
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB 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, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
1.9 MP, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2100 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)
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
138 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, aptX
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer