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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro

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Like previous versions, the latest incarnation of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro is an entry-level smartphone that’s marketed at an accessible price point. It features a relatively large 5-in Super AMOLED display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core chipset. The rear camera naturally is similarly poised at the entry level. Naturally, it [...]Read more
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Pros

  • the camera performs reasonably well
  • Exposure and white balance are generally good
  • Color rendering is generally good on the Galaxy J2 Pro

Cons

  • no optical zoom option
  • details are lost in the highlights
  • Images show a lack of low-contrast detail

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 294 ppi
  • 2600 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro

Pros

  • the camera performs reasonably well
  • Exposure and white balance are generally good
  • Color rendering is generally good on the Galaxy J2 Pro
  • J2 Pro is a relatively strong performer in the field

Cons

  • no optical zoom option
  • details are lost in the highlights
  • Images show a lack of low-contrast detail
  • especially lacking in low-light shots
  • slight color shading was detectable and dynamic range is somewhat limited
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2600 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
294 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelSpreadtrum SC8830
GPU modelARM Mali-400 MP2
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.61 in
Width2.8 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight4.87 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh
Talk time14.0 h
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density294.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
MaterialPlastic
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro - Q&A (20)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy J2 pro outdated?
    francoise
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy J2 released in 2015 is considered outdated now.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Samsung J2 Pro have wireless charging?
    keeley
    over 1 year ago
    It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the difference between J2 and J2 pro?
    marion_parisian
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro has larger screen size of 5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy J2's 4.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy J2 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro has display density of 294 PPI & Samsung Galaxy J2 has only 234 PPI display density.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the J2 pro?
    adam
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) mobile was launched in January 2018. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 540x960 pixels at a pixel density of 220 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.
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    kory_witting
    over 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy j2 pro a good phone?
    fransisca
    about 2 years ago
    Good Entry Level Phone, Decent Battery Life This was my first Samsung phone, had this for almost a year before it dropped face-down on the pavement and the screen cracked. Pros: - Really liked the device management feature. Good battery time, generally battery lasts 1.5 days on Medium settings.
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  • 0
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    lyndia
    about 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy j2 pro in nigeria?
    alexis
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 52,500 Naira to 95,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
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    herbert.langosh
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy j2 pro have a front camera?
    mai.johnson
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro runs Android 6.0. 1 and is powered by a 2600mAh removable battery. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
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    porter
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy j2 pro have gps?
    darrick_torp
    about 2 years ago
    When sending the location, the GPS coordinates (Galileo, Baidu or Glonass) of your Galaxy J2 Pro are sent, obtained through its GPS chip or through A-GPS and you can locate those coordinates on a map.
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  • 0
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    mila_schamberger
    over 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy j2 pro 2018?
    andy.johnston
    about 2 years ago
    Rs 7,990 - Samsung is all prepared to launch the new Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 on December 19, 2018 (Expected) in India. The smartphone is rumored to be available at a starting price of Rs 7,990 for 1.5 GB RAM + 16 GB internal storage variant.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro a 4G phone?
    sherill
    over 1 year ago
    Yes
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What version is Samsung J2 Pro?
    kennith
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy J2 (2018) is originally shipped with Android 7.1 "Nougat" and Samsung's Experience UI.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the J2 Pro?
    faustino
    over 1 year ago
    About Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro The mobile phone was launched in India on July 25, 2016 (Official) at a starting price of Rs 9,890.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the difference between J2 and J2 Pro?
    sherise.robel
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro has larger screen size of 5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy J2's 4.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy J2 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro has display density of 294 PPI & Samsung Galaxy J2 has only 234 PPI display density.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is J2 recovery mode?
    beau.beer
    over 1 year ago
    With your device powered off, press and hold the Power/Lock and Volume up buttons simultaneously until the Android Recovery screen appears. 2. Press the Volume down button until Wipe data/factory reset is highlighted, then press the Power/Lock button.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the latest Android version of Samsung J2?
    orville
    over 1 year ago
    Android 5.1.1
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  • 0
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    dominick_jones
    over 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy j2 pro a 4g phone?
    gertude_hegmann
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
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  • 0
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    aretha
    over 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy j2 pro?
    saul.schuster
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro price in India starts from ₹ 10,013. The lowest price of Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro is ₹ 10,013 at Flipkart on 13th April 2022.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does Samsung J2 Pro battery last?
    eugenio.buckridge
    over 1 year ago
    Top reviews from India The battery lasts for about 1.5yrs.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is Samsung J2 pro?
    rachell_cronin
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) mobile was launched in January 2018. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 540x960 pixels at a pixel density of 220 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy J2 pro a 4G phone?
    angelic
    over 1 year ago
    Yes
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