Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
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Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
Sony Xperia J
Performance
42.733.1
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.017.0
Build
14.517.3
Connectivity
23.728.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.714.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 and Sony Xperia J both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display, but the Xperia J offers a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Prevail 2 is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor compared to the Xperia J's 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia J lacks a front-facing camera, while the Prevail 2 includes a 1.3 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1750 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities for either.
- The Prevail 2 runs on Android 4.1, while the Xperia J initially comes with Android 4.0.4 but can be upgraded to 4.1.
- Overall, the Prevail 2 offers better performance and camera options, while the Xperia J has a slightly superior display.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Versions:Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 for Boost MobileSamsung Galaxy Ring M840 for Virgin Mobile
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.4 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 63.5 x 12.7 mm (4.80 x 2.5 x 0.5 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130.4 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.60 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass