Samsung Galaxy J2
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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
#4081Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
79.079.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.157.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 features a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Galaxy J2 (2016) has a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by an Exynos 3475 Quad chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the J2 (2016) uses a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with a faster 1.5 GHz CPU.
- The camera on the J2 has a 5 MP rear sensor and a 2 MP front camera, while the J2 (2016) upgrades to an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is also improved in the J2 (2016) with a 2600 mAh battery compared to the J2's 2000 mAh.
- Both phones run different versions of Android, with the J2 on Android 5.1.1 and the J2 (2016) on Android 6.0.1, providing a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Both models share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the J2 (2016) is slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015, September 11
2016
Description
Versions: J200F (UAE, Turkey); J200Y (New Zealand, Taiwan); J200G (India, Indonesia); J200H with no LTE (South Africa, Kazakhstan); J200GU (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
129 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Silver, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes