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Features

Jump to your Prime

Jump to your Prime with an upgraded 5-inch display, upgraded selfies with front flash, upgraded battery and upgraded LTE connectivity. See Samsung J2 Prime specs here Jump to your Prime with an upgraded 5-inch display, upgraded selfies with front flash, upgraded battery and upgraded LTE connectivity. See Samsung J2 Prime specs here

Bigger made better

Designed to expand your world of entertainment and gaming even further for the ultimate experience. Its optimal 5.0” display is just the right size to view what’s on screen for maximum enjoyment.

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Selfies that shine

Its trusty LED flash and 5MP front camera capture you in your best light, even in dark conditions. And with Quick Launch, you get instant camera access by simply double tapping the home button, even from Sleep Mode.

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Power extended

Now with even longer lasting battery power to pack in more multimedia and keep gamers in the action. Maximum Power Saving Mode turns off all background running apps to drastically minimize battery consumption.

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Outperforms expectations

With upgraded RAM support and enhanced chipset performance you can enjoy seamless webpage load times for a more responsive multimedia and gaming experience.

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Premium practicality

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime features a sturdy case design with a non-slip rear grip pattern to keep it securely in your hand at all times. It also comes in a selection of stylish colors to complement your lifestyle while making an impression.

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Data transfer made simple

Whatever your old device, Smart Switch makes data transfer a breeze. Whether it’s music, calendar events or phone settings, you can move everything that matters most to your new Galaxy phone in one hassle-free step.

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Specifications

  • Size (Main Display)

    5.0" (126.4mm)

  • Main Camera - Resolution

    CMOS 8.0MP

  • Weight (g)

    160

  • Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)

    2600

  • Audio Playback Time (Hours)

    Up to 59

  • CPU Speed

    1.4 GHz

  • CPU Speed

    1.4 GHz

  • CPU Type

    Quad-Core

  • Size (Main Display)

    5.0" (126.4mm)

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    540 x 960 (qHD)

  • Technology (Main Display)

    PLS TFT LCD

  • Color Depth (Main Display)

    16M

  • S Pen Support

    No

  • Rear Camera - Resolution

    CMOS 8.0MP

  • Rear Camera - F Number

    f/2.2

  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus

    Yes

  • Front Camera - Resolution

    CMOS 5.0 MP

  • Front Camera - F Number

    f/2.2

  • Rear Camera - Flash

    Yes

  • Video Recording Resolution

    HD (1280 x 720) @ 30fps

  • Memory (GB)

    1.5 GB

  • Storage (GB)

    8 GB

  • Available Storage (GB)

    3.3 GB

  • External Storage Support

    MicroSD (Up to 256GB)

  • Multi-SIM

    Dual-SIM

  • SIM size

    Micro-SIM (3FF)

  • Type of SIM Slot

    SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)

  • Infra

    2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD

  • 2G GSM

    GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

  • 3G UMTS

    B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B5 (850), B8 (900)

  • 4G FDD LTE

    B1 (2100), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B28 (700)

  • 4G TDD LTE

    B38 (2600), B40 (2300)

  • ANT+

    No

  • USB Interface

    Micro USB

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, Glonass

  • Earjack

    3.5mm Stereo

  • MHL

    No

  • Wi-Fi

    802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

  • Wi-Fi Direct

    Yes

  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth v4.2

  • NFC

    No

  • Bluetooth Profiles

    A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP

  • PC Sync.

    Smart Switch (PC version)

  • Android

  • Form Factor

    Touch Bar

  • Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor

  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

    144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9

  • Weight (g)

    160

  • Internet Usage Time(3G) (Hours)

    Up to 9

  • Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)

    Up to 12

  • Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)

    Up to 12

  • Video Playback Time (Hours)

    Up to 12

  • Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)

    2600

  • Removable

    Yes

  • Audio Playback Time (Hours)

    Up to 59

  • Talk Time (3G WCDMA) (Hours)

    Up to 12

  • Video Playing Format

    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

  • Video Playing Resolution

    FHD (1920 x 1080) @ 30fps

  • Audio Playing Format

    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

  • Gear Support

    Gear Circle (Manager Support), Gear Fit 2, Gear S2

  • S-Voice

    No

  • Mobile TV

    No

SAR Information

User manual & downloads

Safety Guide

ver 1.8 | 3.22 MB

Oct 14. 2016

ENGLISH(S.E Asia), SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(S.E Asia), INDONESIAN, THAI, VIETNAMESE
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User Manual

ver 1.0 | 4.6 MB

Oct 14. 2016

ENGLISH

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* Network : The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.

* Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.

* User Available Memory: Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.

* The network capacity and data transfer speed may be reduced while dual SIM cards are used at the same time.

* Indicated colors refer only to those available in the local market.

* The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.