Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 142 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Jul 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | PLS TFT LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Undefined | Undisclosed |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 3475 Quad | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 8GB | — |
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM (International variant); some regional variants had 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Megapixels | 5 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Megapixels | 2 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2 | LED flash (variant dependent) |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | No official specification |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion (Non-removable) |
| Capacity | 2000 mAh | 2400 mAh (some regional variants had 2600 mAh) |
| Charging | — | Standard 5W charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm | 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 130 g | 142 g (5.01 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Plastic frame, partial metal back (variant dependent) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | October 2017 | 2017, June |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, October | Available. Released 2017, July |
| OS at launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 2,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) — 130 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) versus 142 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) — Oct 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) versus Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017) 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 6/10.
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