Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
#4089Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
79.079.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.157.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) features a smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Galaxy J3 (2016) has a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the J3 has a slightly faster CPU at 1.5 GHz compared to the J2's 1.3 GHz.
- The J3 also offers a superior rear camera at 8 MP versus the J2's 5 MP, enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity is higher in the J3 at 2600 mAh compared to the J2's 2000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Lastly, the J2 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, while the J3 originally launched with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but can be upgraded to 7.1.1 Nougat, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
General
Release Date
2017
2016, May 06
Announced
2017
2016, March 31
Description
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J320FN (Europe); J320F (EMEA); J320F/DD (India); J320A (AT&T); J320P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost); Galaxy Amp Prime (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V (Verizon); J320M (LATAM); J320G (Asia). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro in India with 16 GB storage & 2 GB RAM
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.2
2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
130 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes