Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.29 (7 reviews)

Added: 07.27.16 | Updated: 03.20.20

Model: Galaxy J2 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.29 out of 5 (7 votes)
Price: 120 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2016
Dimensions: 142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm
Weight: 138 g
Chipset: Spreadtrum SC8830
Built-in memory: 8 GB
Screen: Super AMOLED 5 inches
Battery: 2600 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 8MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Launch date	2016, July

Price

First price	120 EUR

Design

Height	5.61 in (142.4 mm)
Width	2.8 in ( 71.1 mm)
Depth	0.31 in ( 8 mm)
Weight	4.87 oz (138 grams)
Build materials	Plastic body
Water resistant
Colors	Silver, Black, Gold
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Size	5 in
Screen Area	68.9 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1280 px
Points per inch	294 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	68.1%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU	- Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU	- Mali-400MP2

Memory

Internal Memory	8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, AF, f/2.2
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, f/2.2

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) - India
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.59 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	2600 mAh
Type	Removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Video playback - Up to 14 h (3G) Audio playback - Up to 54 h
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio, RDS

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core	410 (Position 880 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1047 (Position 940 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	673

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
874. Samsung Galaxy S5 mini	414
875. HTC Desire 620G dual sim	413
876. Infinix Hot 4	411
877. Wiko Jerry	411
878. Lava A97	411
879. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)	411
880. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)	410
881. HTC Butterfly	409
882. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime	408
883. Huawei Ascend P1	408
884. Samsung Galaxy J2	406
885. BLU Vivo IV	406
886. Wiko Robby	405

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
934. BLU Grand XL	1065
935. BLU Advance 4.0 L2	1059
936. LG Aristo 2	1052
937. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)	1051
938. Lava X28 Plus	1050
939. Lava Flair Z1	1050
940. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)	1047
941. Oppo R9 Plus	1038
942. Acer Liquid E2	1036
943. Panasonic P66	1028
944. Wiko Sunny	1022
945. Asus PadFone X mini	1019
946. LG K7	1013

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Specs

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is a smartphone introduced by Samsung in July 2016. This device carries a model number sm_id: 4293 and is identified as br_sm_name: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) or simply sm_name: Galaxy J2 (2016). As a product of the well-known manufacturer Samsung (br_id: 50), it continues the brand's legacy of quality electronics.

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is powered by a removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery that delivers up to 14 hours of talk time on 3G networks and can play music for up to 54 hours. The device's processing power comes from a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and it uses a Mali-400MP2 GPU to handle graphics. It comes with 1.5 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 8 GB, which can be expanded up to 128 GB using the dedicated microSD card slot.

The phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and has a plastic body available in colors such as Silver, Black, and Gold. It weighs 138 grams and has dimensions of 142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm. The screen is a 5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 294 ppi. The screen displays up to 16M colors and adheres to the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio.

For connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) includes Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP and LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot functionalities, a microUSB 2.0 port, and GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS. It, however, lacks NFC and infrared support. The device also features a 3.5mm audio jack and FM radio with RDS.

Photography is made possible with an 8 MP autofocus rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, featuring LED flash, HDR, and panorama capabilities. This camera can record videos at 720p@30fps. The front-facing selfie camera is a 5 MP sensor, also with an f/2.2 aperture.

The Galaxy J2 (2016) is fitted with essential sensors such as an accelerometer and proximity sensor, enhancing the overall user experience. The SAR rating for this device stands at 0.59 W/kg (head) and 1.24 W/kg (body), with European measurements under the specified limits.

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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) was officially announced and released on July, 2016. It is available in Silver, Black, Gold.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Price

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) starts at 120 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
8 GB	120 EUR
1.5 GB RAM	120 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 120 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) come out?

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) was released on July, 2016.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) ?

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) has dimensions of Height: 142.4 mm Width: 71.1 mm Thickness: 8 mm and weighs approximately 138 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 294 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) have?

Device comes with chipset Spreadtrum SC8830 with processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is available with internal memory of 8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, AF, f/2.2 and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.2 and features like

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) come in?

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is available in the following colors: Silver, Black, Gold.