Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Top Specs

Release Date: 2016, November
Dimensions: 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight: 160 g
Screen: 5", PLS TFT
Main Camera: Single, 8 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 5 MP
Memory: 8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 2600 mAh
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
Release date	2016, November
Dimensions (HxWxD)	144.8 Х 72.1 Х 8.9 mm
Weight	160 g
Body build	Plastic body
Colors	Black, Gold, Silver, Pink
Battery	2600 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 12 h (3G) Music play - Up to 59 h
Approximate price	130 EUR

Screen
Technology	PLS TFT
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5" inc
Screen area	68.9 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	66.0%
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px
PPI /points per inch/	220 PPI

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	8 MP, Single
Camera specs
-8 MP, AF, f/2.2
Functions	LED flash
Video	720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2
Functions	LED flash

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	- Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-T720MP2
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal memory	8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	39212
GeekBench 4 Single Core	557
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1596
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	935

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.45 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.53 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording
Headphone jack	Yes

Other features
- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity - Versions: G532F (Europe); G532M (Global Single SIM); G532M/DS (Asia, LATAM); Galaxy J2 Ace G532G (India, Taiwan, Philippines)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime was around 130 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime ?

The official release date is 2016, November.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is 160 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is 5" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.