Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
#4274Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Performance
43.952.8
Camera
15.419.1
Display
79.180.4
Battery
18.920.0
Build
67.980.7
Connectivity
49.447.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.234.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) features a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III has a slightly larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by an Exynos 3475 Quad chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, whereas the S III uses an Exynos 4412 Quad chipset with a 1.4 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the J2 is 5 MP with 720p video recording, compared to the S III's 8 MP camera capable of 1080p video, providing better photographic quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher on the S III at 2100 mAh versus the J2's 2000 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both having plastic frames, but the S III includes Gorilla Glass 2 for added durability.
- Finally, the J2 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the S III originally shipped with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, upgradable to 4.3 Jelly Bean, indicating a more dated software experience on the S III.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
General
Release Date
2017
2012
Announced
2017
2012
Description
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB 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, 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 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
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
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)
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
130 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer