Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
#4152
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
#4859Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
79.079.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.156.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) features a slightly larger 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.3-inch display of the Galaxy S4 mini, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by a quad-core Exynos 3475, while the S4 mini uses a dual-core Snapdragon 400, with the J2 having 1GB of RAM versus the S4 mini's 1.5GB.
- The camera on the S4 mini is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the J2's 5 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording, whereas the J2 is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the S4 mini at 1900 mAh compared to the J2's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The J2 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the S4 mini originally shipped with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat, reflecting a more dated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both using plastic frames, though the S4 mini features Gorilla Glass 2 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung I9190 Galaxy S IV mini; Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.7"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930AB Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB 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/2.6, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.2
1.9 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
Weight
130 g
107 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
White Frost, Black Mist, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes