Samsung·Budget · Released Aug 2016
Galaxy J2 (2016)
The entry AMOLED phone that sold by the million.
42/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$130
Color · Black
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
AI Snapshot
A million-selling entry AMOLED.
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.
Subscores · 0–100
Display58
Camera44
Performance36
Battery58
Build52
Value56
- AMOLED at entry price.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Smart Glow ring.
- Headphone jack.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.0 inches
Resolution
960 × 540 px
Main
8 MP, f/2.2, LED flash
Selfie
5 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -98.1%
This
30,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -96.2%
This
110
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -95.3%
This
380
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -98.7%
This
0.8 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy J2 (2016) released?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) was released in Aug 2016.
What is the Galaxy J2 (2016) screen size and type?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) has a 5.0" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy J2 (2016) use?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) is powered by the Exynos 3475 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy J2 (2016) have?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) ships with 1.5 GB · 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy J2 (2016) battery capacity?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) has a 2,600 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy J2 (2016) main camera?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) has a 8 MP · f/2.2 main camera.
Does the Galaxy J2 (2016) have 5G?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the Galaxy J2 (2016) charge?
The Galaxy J2 (2016) supports 5 W wired charging.