Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy J2 Pro: Compact entry Samsung — Super AMOLED at sub-$150.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2018·$149·Score 42/100
J2 Pro brought AMOLED to entry-level at the cost of RAM and resolution. A practical phone for users with very basic needs.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" Super AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 7570
Memory
1.5 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.2
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
153 g
What stands out
- AMOLED at sub-$150 was rare.
- Removable battery.
- Compact 5″ body.
- microSD + headphone jack.
What to watch
- qHD resolution only.
- 1.5 GB RAM is bottleneck.
- Slow Exynos chip.
- Stopped at Android 8.
The phone it has to beat
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
$240 · score 68/100