Samsung Galaxy J2
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
#3205Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Performance
43.953.4
Camera
15.427.9
Display
79.179.1
Battery
18.922.4
Build
82.689.3
Connectivity
56.150.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.143.0
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 Pro (2018) has a slightly larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 is powered by the Exynos 3475 Quad chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the J2 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with options for 1.5GB or 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the J2 has a 5 MP rear sensor and a 2 MP front camera, while the J2 Pro upgrades this to an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, allowing for higher quality images.
- The battery capacity is also improved in the J2 Pro at 2600 mAh compared to the J2's 2000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Lastly, the J2 runs on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), while the J2 Pro comes with Android 7.1 (Nougat), which can be upgraded to Android 8.0 (Oreo), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015, September 11
2018
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
Versions: J250F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
129 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
0.51 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
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
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity