Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime and the Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Price | $7,599 | $26 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 147 g |
| Released | Nov 2016 | Apr 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is ahead on our rating, main camera. Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ 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 J3 Prime is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT | TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 220 ppi density | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (some variants) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6737T (28 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/430 (carrier dependent) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 or Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 (carrier dependent) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Mali-T720 or Adreno 308/505 (carrier dependent) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus | 5 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | — | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Talk time | — | Up to 20 hours (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in) | 139.7 x 69.85 x 8.89 mm (5.5 x 2.75 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 160 g (5.6 oz) | 147 g (5.19 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 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 | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime |
|---|
| Announced | November 2016 | January 2017 |
| Status | Available. Discontinued 2018. | Available. Released April 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime — 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus 147 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime — Nov 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus Apr 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime 4/10.
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