Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
#3936
Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
#4051Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
Performance
43.753.7
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.425.4
Build
85.384.7
Connectivity
49.658.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.536.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Pro is powered by a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with a 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Note II uses an Exynos 4412 Quad with a 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, offering slightly better performance.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Note II can record video at 1080p, compared to the J2 Pro's 720p.
- The J2 Pro has a 2600 mAh battery, while the Note II has a larger 3100 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the J2 Pro on Android 6.0.1 and the Note II on Android 4.1.1, which can be upgraded to 4.4.2, featuring the TouchWiz UI.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Note II is heavier at 183g compared to the J2 Pro's 138g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 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
2600 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
Weight
138 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, Pink, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.78 W/kg (head)
0.23 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
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 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, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer