Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Our rating | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 400 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 153 g | 152 g |
| Released | Jan 2018 | Jun 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat (32-bit) | Android 8.0 Oreo (upgradable to Android 9 Pie for some models) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Mali-T720MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB | microSD, up to 400 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 16 GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 2600 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in) | 142.7 x 70.1 x 8.9 mm (5.62 x 2.76 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 153 g (5.4 oz) | 152 g (5.36 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) (Duos models only) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, Blue, Gold |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Announced | January 2018 | June 7, 2018 |
| Status | Available. Discontinued April 4, 2019. | Discontinued (as of 2019) |
| Release Date | — | June 8, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) — 153 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus 152 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) — Jan 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus Jun 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018).
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) 5/10.
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