Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2015 5:34 PM, updated: 4/14/2020 8:50 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

23 Common items in both devices

8GB (4GB available)

eMMC 4.5

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
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Model	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos SM-J200H (3G HSPA)	Galaxy J5 (3G) SM-J500H/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available	India, Russia	Philippines, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2015	7/1/2015
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69 x 136.5 millimeters (2.72 x 5.37 in)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200H/DD)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)