Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime smartphone

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime

From $7,599
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Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime smartphone

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime

From $49
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Price$7,599$49
Our rating6/105/10
Battery2,600 mAh2,400 mAh
RAM (max)5 GB2 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size5 in5 in
Main camera8 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)160 g143 g
ReleasedNov 2016Oct 2016
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max). Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is ahead on main camera, 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 J5 Prime is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
TypePLS TFTPLS TFT
Size5.0 inches5.0 inches
Resolution540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 220 ppi density720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent)

Platform

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UIAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
ChipsetMediaTek MT6737T (28 nm)Exynos 7570 Quad
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2Mali-T720 MP1/MP2

Memory

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Single8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus13 MP, f/1.9, AF
FeaturesLED flashLED flash
Video720p1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Single5 MP, f/2.25 MP, f/2.2
FeaturesLED flash—

Battery

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2600 mAhLi-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable

Body

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Dimensions144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)142.8 x 69.5 x 8.1 mm
Weight160 g (5.6 oz)143 g
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/BDS (region dependent)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GomicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
RadioFM radioFM radio
NFC—No

Launch

Samsung Galaxy J2 PrimeSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
AnnouncedNovember 20162016, September
StatusAvailable. Discontinued 2018.—
Released—2016, October

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus 2,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime.

Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus 143 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — Nov 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus Oct 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime.

Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime 5/10.

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