Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 540 |
| PPI | 294 | 220 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.1 | 66.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Adreno 308 |
| Chipset Name | Spreadtrum SC8830 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 54 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 142.4 | 143.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 138 | 154 |
| Width (mm) | 71.1 | 72.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, July. Released 2016, July | 2020, April 27 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, April 27 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 40 - India | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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