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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) 02Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)

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!

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) vs Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+268 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.4"28%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+4000 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75Wvs+15W94%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+15 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Other model namesCricket Galaxy J2 Pure SM-J260AZKAAIO, Galaxy J2 2018Galaxy A20 A205U NFC (Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, USCellular)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20194/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 122778 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 66, 71)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy A20 (SM-A205U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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