Nokia 2.1 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 2.1 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| Price | $495 | $56 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | — |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 153 g |
| Released | May 2018 | Jan 2018 |
Summary: Nokia 2.1 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Nokia 2.1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Capacitive | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Not specified |
Platform
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10 (Go edition), Android One | Android 7.1.1 Nougat (32-bit) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR3 | — |
| Internal Storage | 8GB eMMC flash (approx. 6GB free) | — |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF |
| Features | HDR (Auto HDR available) | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired (5V/2A) | — |
Body
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.7 x 77.7 x 9.35 mm | 143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 174 g | 153 g (5.4 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum frame with plastic back | Plastic body |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) (Duos models only) |
Comms
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | — | No |
Launch
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
|---|
| Announced | May 2018 | January 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2018 | Available. Discontinued April 4, 2019. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 2.1 or Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)?
Nokia 2.1 — 4,000 mAh for the Nokia 2.1 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018).
Which is lighter, Nokia 2.1 or Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) — 174 g for the Nokia 2.1 versus 153 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018).
Which is newer, Nokia 2.1 or Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)?
Nokia 2.1 — May 2018 for the Nokia 2.1 versus Jan 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018).
Is the Nokia 2.1 or the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 2.1 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) 5/10.
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