Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
#4101
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
#4215Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini
Performance
43.949.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
79.179.1
Battery
18.918.0
Build
67.980.4
Connectivity
49.455.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.235.3
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
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, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass