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Samsung Galaxy J2

The Samsung Galaxy J2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).

2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Overall
A
Performance
A+
Display
A
Battery
B+
Camera
C
Software
A
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetExynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 129g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2015, September 11. Released 2015, September
Also Known As
Versions: J200F (UAE, Turkey); J200Y (New Zealand, Taiwan); J200G (India, Indonesia); J200H with no LTE (South Africa, Kazakhstan); J200GU (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
Storage
8GB
Memory Card
microSDXC
💻 Display
Size
4.7"
Resolution
540×960
Sharpness
234 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
720p@30fps
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Selfie
2 MP
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
129g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - J200G, J200GU, J200F, J200Y
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
NFC
Yes (market dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Radio
FM radio, RDS, recording
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy J2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy J2 ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
The Samsung Galaxy J2 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy J2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy J2 has 4.1, A2DP.

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