Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Price | $255 | $7,599 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 156 g | 160 g |
| Released | Oct 2014 | Nov 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is ahead on our rating, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Type | TFT | PLS TFT |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 220 ppi density |
| Pixel Density | ~220 ppi | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | MediaTek MT6737T (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Mali-T720MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB (some sources state 256GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Not specified | — |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Capacity | 2600 mAh | — |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in) | 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 156 g (5.50 oz) | 160 g (5.6 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime | Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime |
|---|
| Announced | 2014, September 30 | November 2016 |
| Released | 2014, October | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Discontinued 2018. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime or Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — 1 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime versus 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime or Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime — 156 g for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime versus 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime or Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — Oct 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime versus Nov 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime or the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 6/10.
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