Upgrade Galaxy J to the new Galaxy A.
We took what you love about J to create a better lineup – the new Galaxy A. See how J has been upgraded into the era of live.
Highlights
Features
Sensible style
Designed with functionality in mind. Samsung Galaxy J2 features a rear curved-edge design optimized for comfortable handling. It also comes in a variety of modern color schemes to fit in well with your lifestyle.
*Availability of colors may vary by country and region.
Color as nature intended
Color as it was meant to be seen. Samsung Galaxy J2 features a brilliant 5” sAMOLED display that delivers true-to-life RGB reproduction for an immersive viewing experience. It also delivers high contrast ratio(100,000:1) for a more enhancive multimedia experience.
*Image simulated. Actual photos may appear different when taken with the Galaxy J2.
Shooting made simple
The simple way to capture memories. Its intuitive Floating Shutter button allows for improved grip and stability to give you more control when shooting. What’s more, you simply have to drag the shutter button left or right to zoom in and out when using its rear camera.
Just swipe at the moment
Capture life the easy way. Samsung Galaxy J2 features simplified camera functionality to take the hassle out of shooting memorable photos. Its clutter-free, intuitive interface allows for fast changing, letting you access different image modes with a single swipe.
Convenient Wi-Fi switching
Save time enabling and disabling Wi-Fi. Galaxy J2 stores your Wi-Fi history and will automatically switch on and off when entering and exiting frequently used hotspots. Now you can enjoy seamless connectivity while reducing mobile LTE data usage when moving in and out of Wi-Fi zones.
*Users may experience minimal delay in response time when entering or exiting certain Wi-Fi zones depending on Wi-Fi environment.
*Users may experience minimal delay in response time when entering or exiting certain Wi-Fi zones depending on Wi-Fi environment.
Dual Messenger
Customize the way you chat. Samsung Galaxy J2 allows for the set up of two accounts for the same Messenger with different purposes. Users can install and easily manage the second Messenger account simultaneously from the home screen and settings menu.
*Functionality may depend on chat applications and carrier in the respective countries. May not be available for single-SIM models.
*Functionality may depend on chat applications and carrier in the respective countries. May not be available for single-SIM models.
Synchronize your world
Seamless management for your preferred content. Samsung Cloud lets you backup, sync, restore and upgrade your data through your Galaxy smartphone so you get access to whatever you need, whenever and wherever you need it.
*Availability of services and storage plans may vary depending on the country, carrier, or your environments.
*Availability of services and storage plans may vary depending on the country, carrier, or your environments.
Hidden for your protection
Samsung’s Secure Folder is a powerful security solution that lets you create a private and fully encrypted space to store and hide content such as photos, documents and voice recording files under an additional layer of protection that only you can access.
*The availability of this service will vary according to the nature of the content being encrypted. **Secure Folder separates storage at the software level.
*The availability of this service will vary according to the nature of the content being encrypted. **Secure Folder separates storage at the software level.
Specifications
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Processor
1.4 GHz
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Display
Super AMOLED
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Rear Camera
8.0 MP
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Front Camera
5.0 MP
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Expandable Memory
MicroSD (Up to 256GB)
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mAh Battery w/ Power Saving Mode
2600
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CPU Speed
1.4 GHz
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CPU Type
Quad-Core
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Size (Main Display)
5.0" (126.4 mm)
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Resolution (Main Display)
540 x 960 (qHD)
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Technology (Main Display)
Super AMOLED
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Color Depth (Main Display)
16M
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S Pen Support
No
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Rear Camera - Resolution
8.0 MP
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Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Yes
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Front Camera - Resolution
5.0 MP
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Rear Camera - Flash
Yes
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Video Recording Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080) @ 30fps
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Memory (GB)
1.5
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Storage (GB)
16
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Available Storage (GB)
9.8
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External Storage Support
MicroSD (Up to 256GB)
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Number of SIM
Dual-SIM
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SIM size
Micro-SIM (3FF)
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SIM Slot Type
SIM 1 + SIM 2 + MicroSD
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Infra
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
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2G GSM
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800
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3G UMTS
B1 (2100), B5 (850), B8 (900)
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4G FDD LTE
B1 (2100), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B28 (700)
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4G TDD LTE
B38 (2600), B40 (2300)
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ANT+
No
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USB Interface
Micro USB
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USB Version
USB 2.0
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Location Technology
GPS, Glonass, Beidou
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Earjack
3.5mm Stereo
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MHL
No
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Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
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Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
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Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth v4.2
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NFC
No
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PC Sync.
Smart Switch (PC version)
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Android
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Color
Black
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Form Factor
Touch Bar
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Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor
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Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4
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Weight (g)
153
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Internet Usage Time(3G) (Hours)
Up to 10
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Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)
Up to 12
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Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)
Up to 11
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Video Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 14
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Standard Battery Capacity (mAh)
2600
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Removable
Yes
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Audio Playback Time (Hours)
Up to 60
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Talk Time (3G WCDMA) (Hours)
Up to 18
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Video Playing Format
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
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Video Playing Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080) @ 30fps
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Audio Playing Format
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
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Gear Support
Gear Circle (Manager Support), Gear Fit 2, Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Icon X
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S-Voice
No
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Mobile TV
No
User manual & downloads
FAQs
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