Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
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Sony Xperia ion LTE
#6500Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Sony Xperia ion LTE
Performance
53.448.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
79.143.5
Battery
22.418.0
Build
89.315.9
Connectivity
50.450.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.023.4
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 Sony Xperia ion LTE has a smaller 4.55-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Pro is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S3 in the Xperia ion.
- The camera on the J2 Pro is 8 MP with a 5 MP front-facing camera, whereas the Xperia ion boasts a 12 MP rear camera but only a 1.3 MP front camera.
- The J2 Pro has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the 1900 mAh battery of the Xperia ion, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the J2 Pro runs Android 7.1 Nougat, upgradable to 8.0 Oreo, while the Xperia ion starts with Android 2.3 and can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, indicating a more modern software experience on the J2 Pro.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Sony Xperia ion LTE
General
Release Date
2018
2012
Announced
2018
2012
Description
Versions: J250F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro
Available on AT&T as Sony as Sony Xperia ion LT28atAlso known as Xperia ion LTE lt28i
Display
Size
5"
4.55"
Type
Super AMOLED
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
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)
133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Weight
153 g
144 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.51 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, A-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 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass