Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy J2 (2016): The entry AMOLED phone that sold by the million.

SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2016·$130·Score 42/100

Galaxy J2 (2016) put an AMOLED screen and removable battery at $130, becoming one of Samsung's best-selling entry phones in India and Southeast Asia.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.0" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Exynos 3475
Memory
1.5 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.2
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
138 g
What stands out
  • AMOLED at entry price.
  • Removable battery + microSD.
  • Smart Glow ring.
  • Headphone jack.
What to watch
  • qHD resolution.
  • Very slow Exynos 3475.
  • 1.5 GB RAM.
  • Support ended.
The phone it has to beat
LeEco Le 2
$180 · score 67/100