Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) vs. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
  • 4.7" (960x540) Super AMOLED
  • 1GB
    Exynos 3475 Quad SoC     8GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
  • 5" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC     16GB Storage
  • 8-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh
Galaxy J2 (2016)
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Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
ProductGalaxy J2 (2017) (Launched 2017-10-01)Galaxy J2 (2016) (Launched 2016-07-01)
Display4.7" 960x540 Super AMOLED 5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
  • 8-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2-MP
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 3475 Quad SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2000 mAh2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 130g (4.6oz), 136.5x69x8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 inches)IP 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
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)4.7"5"
Display/Body Ratio64.7%68.1%
Resolution960x5401280x720
Sharpness (PPI)234 PPI294 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
Megapixel5-MP8-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2000 mAh2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
  • Removable
Talk Time12 hours
Music Playback Time41 hours
Computing
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
Processor NameExynos 3475 QuadSpreadtrum SC8830
Processor # Cores44
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.3 GHz1.5 GHz
RAM Options1GB2GB
Internal Storage Options8GB16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.0Android 6.0.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
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
Connector TypeMicro USBMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIMMicro SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy J2 (2017)Galaxy J2 (2016)
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Speaker channelsStereo
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

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