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

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) phone has a 5-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 8MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a Spreadtrum SC8830 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J2 (2016) (Launched 2016-07-01)
Display5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP 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
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio68.1%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Computing
Processor NameSpreadtrum SC8830
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.5 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy J2 (2016) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. the Galaxy J2 (2016) has not been rated as water-tight as we do not have an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things may be different in Asian markets. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) resolution of (1280x720) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy J2 (2016) is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) is not a 5G NR smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy J2 (2016) is not a USB-C device.
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Yes, the Galaxy J2 (2016) has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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