Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
#4090
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
#4999Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.576.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.255.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display of the Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II, which has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Pro is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, while the Galaxy S II has a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, making the J2 Pro more efficient for multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S II can record video at 1080p, compared to the J2 Pro's 720p.
- The J2 Pro has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the 1650 mAh battery of the Galaxy S II, which may provide longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the J2 Pro runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, while the Galaxy S II originally shipped with Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, upgradeable to 4.1 Jelly Bean, indicating a more modern software experience on the J2 Pro.
- Both devices have plastic builds, but the Galaxy S II includes Gorilla Glass on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
General
Release Date
2016
2011
Announced
2016
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
Exynos 4210 Dual
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.2", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in)
Weight
138 g
116 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black, Gold
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-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, LE
3.0, A2DP, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes