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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 vs Samsung Galaxy J2

2.96 in
5.78 in
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
2.72 in
5.37 in
Samsung Galaxy J2 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy J2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Grand was the big-screened Samsung phone for the masses last season - and one that conveniently offered an extra SIM slot. It didn't go...Read more
Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.Read more
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7
7 editorial reviews
The J2 Core treads a fine line against the competition, but is it able to balance it?Read more
The Boost Mobile exclusive Samsung Galaxy J2 is an affordable phone for Samsung enthusiasts, but not much else.Read more
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User rating
45
4.1 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Operating systemAndroid 4.3Android 5.1
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-T720 GPU
RAM memory1.5GB1 GB

Display

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Screen size5.25 in4.7 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDOLED
Resolution1280 x 720 px960 x 540 px
Pixel density280.0 ppi234.0 ppi
HDRnono
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyesyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1280 x 720 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Autofocusyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Primary resolution1.9 Mpx2.0 Mpx

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Internal storage8 GB8 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage64GB128GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
microSD

Design

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • White
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Gold
  • White
MaterialPlasticPlastic

Dimensions

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Height5.78 in5.37 in
Width2.96 in2.72 in
Depth0.35 in0.33 in
Weight5.75 oz4.55 oz

Sensors

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Dual sim supportyesyes
Sim card sizeMini-SIMMicro-SIM
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
SBC
NFCyesno
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB On-The-Go (OTG)noyes

Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASSGPS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyesyes
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy J2Samsung Galaxy J2
Replaceable batteryyesyes
Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
Talk time17.0 h12.0 h
Fast chargingnono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung Galaxy Grand 2