Samsung
Samsung Galaxy J2 2016
RM 498.00
Price last checked: 27 Feb 2018. Confirm current price before buying.
An AMOLED screen at this price point was rare back in 2016, and it's still the standout feature here. The Galaxy J2 2016 packs a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED panel with 720 x 1280 resolution, giving punchier colours and deeper blacks than the typical LCD budget phone of its era. Under the hood sits a Spreadtrum SC8830 quad-core chipset paired with just 1.5GB RAM and 8GB storage, though a dedicated microSD slot takes that up to 128GB if you need more room.
Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 price in Malaysia starts from RM498. The 8MP rear camera with LED flash handles basic daylight shots and includes HDR and panorama modes, while the 5MP front camera covers selfies and video calls.
A removable 2600mAh battery keeps things simple to swap if it degrades, and the phone runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with dual SIM support for those juggling two lines. It's a modest spec sheet by today's standards, built for basic calls, messaging and light browsing rather than heavy multitasking.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Available. Released 2016, July |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) |
| OS | Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Battery | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 5.0 inches (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio) 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Multitouch | Yes |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| Colors | Silver, Black, Gold |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
| Sound Type | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps), the Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 have?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 comes with 8 GB, 1.5 GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy J2 2016?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 has a Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery battery.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2016, July).