• 4.7" (960x540) Super AMOLED
  • 1GB
    Exynos 3475 Quad SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2000 mAh
  • 5" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 8-MP, f/2.2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

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

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) vs. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J233.253.53.7544.254.54.7555.255.5

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Huawei Y6 (2018)Huawei Y5 (2017)162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000