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

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
ProductGalaxy J2 (2016) (Launched 2016-07-01)Galaxy J3 Pro (Launched 2016-06-01)
Display5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED 5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
  • 8-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 138g (4.9oz), 142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches)IP Rating, 139g (4.9oz), 142.2x71.3x8 mm (5.60 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches)
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Display
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5"5"
Display/Body Ratio68.1%68.0%
Resolution1280x7201280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI294 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
Megapixel8-MP8-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
  • Removable
Computing
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
Processor NameSpreadtrum SC8830
Processor # Cores44
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.5 GHz1.2 GHz
RAM Options2GB2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1Android 5.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 MbpsLTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USBMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIMMicro SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2016)Galaxy J3 Pro
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro 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 J3 ProSamsung Galaxy Grand PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Alcatel Flash (2017)Vertu Signature Touch (2015)Google Nexus 615001750200022502500275030003250