Samsung Galaxy J2 2016
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₹7,200
(Last Known Price)
Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 is permanently discontinued.
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Key Specs
Android
v6.0
(Marshmallow)
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Performance
(Below Avg)
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| Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| Quad Core, 1.5 GHz |
| 1.5 GB RAM |
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Display
(Excellent)
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| 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); Super AMOLED |
| 720x1280 px (HD) |
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Rear Camera
Compare Photos
(Good)
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Single Camera Setup
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| LED Flash |
| HD @30fps Video Recording |
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Front Camera
(Good)
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| 5 MP |
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| 2600 mAh |
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General
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| SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro |
| 5G Not Supported |
| 8 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB |
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Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
- Pros
- Vibrant display
- Good battery life
- Cons
- Sluggish performance
- Low on storage
- Smart Glow LED ring is limited in use
- Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy J2 is priced at Rs 9,750, which puts it on par with competition like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (review), LeEco Le 1s (review) and Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus (review), all very formidable options. We mentioned earlier that specs alone aren’t enough to determine a Samsung smartphone’s popularity, but in this case, the J2 2016 also compromises on real life usage. The performance issues, awkwardly implemented Smart Glow ring and lack of onboard storage make it a
Read full ReviewSamsung Galaxy J2 2016 Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
Performance
(Below Avg)
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| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| CPU | Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A7 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-400 MP2 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 67.91 % |
| Screen Protection | No |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 142.4 mm |
| Width | 71.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 138 grams |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| OIS | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 1280x720 @ 30 fps | |||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||
| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 14 Hours(3G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Key Highlights
| Processor | Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| RAM & Storage | 1.5 GB + 8 GB |
| Display | 5.0", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2600 mAh |
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