Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV
#4878Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV
Performance
53.448.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
79.180.4
Battery
22.420.0
Build
89.317.6
Connectivity
50.449.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.030.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV has a slightly smaller 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 1.5GB or 2GB of RAM, compared to the Pop SHV's Exynos 4412 with 1GB of RAM, making the J2 Pro more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J2 Pro offers a better selfie camera at 5 MP versus the Pop SHV's 1.9 MP.
- The J2 Pro has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the 2100 mAh battery in the Pop SHV, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the J2 Pro runs Android 7.1 Nougat, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, while the Pop SHV operates on an older Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI, resulting in a more modern software experience on the J2 Pro.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
Versions: J250F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro
For South Korea
Display
Size
5"
4.65"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-400MP4
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
134.2 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm (5.28 x 2.68 x 0.36 in)
Weight
153 g
134 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
White, Orange, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.51 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
0.51 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass