• 5" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 8-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) phone has a 5-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 8MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a Spreadtrum SC8830 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J2 (2016) (Launched 2016-07-01)
Display5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 138g (4.9oz), 142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches)
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio68.1%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Computing
Processor NameSpreadtrum SC8830
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.5 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
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 (2016) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. the Galaxy J2 (2016) does not appear to be water-resistant as we do not have an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it could be different in Asian markets. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) resolution of (1280x720) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, Galaxy J2 (2016) does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy J2 (2016) is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) does not work on 5G NR networks.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) does not have a USB-C port.
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Yes, the Galaxy J2 (2016) has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)XOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy Grand PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Google Nexus 6Vertu Signature Touch (2015)2.557.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.550

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
XOLO PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)Samsung Galaxy Grand PrimeSamsung Galaxy J3 ProSamsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Alcatel Flash (2017)Vertu Signature Touch (2015)Google Nexus 615001750200022502500275030003250