Samsung Galaxy J2: Specifications Review

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The Samsung Galaxy J2 is one of the most popular smartphones in the Kenyan market right now. The Galaxy J2 is in fact one of Safaricom’s star products.

That said, here is what the Samsung Galaxy J2 has to offer.

Display

Display Size: 4.7 inches

Display Type: Super AMOLED

Screen Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels

Screen Resolution Density: 196 PPI

Screen Protection: None

The Samsung Galaxy J2 features a 4.7 inches Super AMOLED display. The display has 540 x 960 pixels with a 196 PPI resolution density.

Design

Dimensions: 136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm

Weight: 129g

The Galaxy J2 has an attractive polycarbonate design that gives the smartphone a premium look and feel.

Performance

Operating System: Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)

CPU: 1.3 GHz Quad-core

RAM: 1GB

Internal Memory: 8 GB

Micro SD: Yes, up to 32 GB

A 1.3 GHz Quad-core powers the Samsung Galaxy J2 and this is coupled with 1 GB RAM. The set-up is not that impressive considering that you can get a more powerful profile from smartphone within its price range.

Camera

Rear Camera: 5 MP

Secondary Camera: 2 MP

LED Flash: Yes

You get a 5 MP camera for general photography and a 2 MP camera for your selfies.

Battery and Extras

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2400 mAh

A Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery powers the Samsung Galaxy J2

Extras

Dual SIM

4G LTE

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy J2 is a fine choice if you are out shopping for a solid budget smartphone.

Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy J2

Impressive Design

Value for money

Cons of the Samsung Galaxy J2

Weak battery specs

Rivals                                                                                                               

Rivals of the Samsung Galaxy J2 include the Infinix Hot S (Ksh.12,999) and TECNO W5 (Ksh.12,999)

Price in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy J2 has a suggested retail price of Ksh.12,999 in Kenya.