Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
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ZTE Imperial II
#7748Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
ZTE Imperial II
Performance
43.943.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
79.117.7
Battery
18.920.8
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
49.434.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.217.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) features a compact build with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 130g, while the ZTE Imperial II has a slightly larger and heavier design at 143.7g.
- In terms of display, the J2 offers a 4.7" Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, compared to the Imperial II's 5.0" TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the J2 is powered by an Exynos 3475 Quad processor at 1.3 GHz, while the Imperial II uses a Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz; both have 1GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both devices featuring a 5 MP rear camera, but the J2 has a 2 MP front camera compared to the Imperial II's 1 MP.
- The J2 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Imperial II has a slightly larger 2300 mAh battery.
- Lastly, the J2 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more recent software experience than the Imperial II, which operates on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
ZTE Imperial II
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
142.2 x 71.1 x 10.2 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
Weight
130 g
143.7 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity