• 4.7" (540x960) TFT LCD
  • 1.5GB
    Exynos 3475, Cortex-A7 SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy J2 phone has a 4.7-inch (540x960) TFT LCD screen, a 5MP main camera and a 2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2000 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 3475, Cortex-A7 with 1.5 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J2 (Launched 2015-09-11)
Display4.7" 540x960 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 3475, Cortex-A7 SoC
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 8GB Storage
  • MicroSD (128GB max.)
Battery2000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 129g (4.6oz), 136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 inches)
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Display
TypeTFT LCD
Diagonal (inches)4.7"
Display/Body Ratio64.7%
Resolution540x960
Sharpness (PPI)234 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time11 hours
Music Playback Time41 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 3475, Cortex-A7
Processor ModelMali-T720
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.3 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB
Internal Storage Options8GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.1.1
Communications
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.18 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.27 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.57 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.45 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy J2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy J2 was retailing at around $-1 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information indicates that the Galaxy J2 is NOT water-proof an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the Galaxy J2 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asian markets. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy J2 540x960 resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Galaxy J2 is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J2 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J2 is not a 4G smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy J2 does not work on 5G NR networks.
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No, the Galaxy J2 is not a USB-C handset.
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Yes, the Galaxy J2 has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime1500020000250003000035000400004500050000

Quadrant

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J27750800082508500875090009250

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J7 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J7 (2015)200025003000350040004500500055006000650070007500

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime1.522.533.544.55

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.25

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J7 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J7 (2015)3456789101112

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)LG Aristo 2 PlusLG AristoSamsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)Samsung Galaxy J2 CoreSamsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Xiaomi Redmi 6ASamsung Galaxy J7 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J4+150017502000225025002750300032503500