Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime and the Samsung Galaxy J7 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 J7 Prime |
|---|
| Price | $7,599 | $38 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 75W |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 167 g |
| Released | Nov 2016 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~73.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 220 ppi density | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie (One UI) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6737T (28 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 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 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash (Latin America model) |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 5V/1.35A (6.75W) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in) | 151.7 x 75 x 8 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 160 g (5.6 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass, market dependent), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 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 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| NFC | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Announced | November 2016 | August 31, 2016 |
| Status | Available. Discontinued 2018. | — |
| Released | — | September 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime — Nov 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime versus Sep 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 6/10.
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