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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) vs Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) 20Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)

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Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) vs Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (9GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)43%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+5"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 10 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh9 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs270 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+7.75W121%
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.
vs3.5W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+49 grams (1.72 ounces)2 times
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
220 PPIvs+424 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Other model namesCricket Galaxy J2 Pure SM-J260AZKAAIO, Galaxy J2 2018Galaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815FZDAAMO, Samsung Galileo
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)South AfricaSaudi ArabiaAustraliaIsraelSingaporeTaiwan
(Europe), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Israel, Singapore, Taiwan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20198/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)49 grams (1.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels360x360 pixels (1:1)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass DX+
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoTizen 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps10 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 900/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 66, 71)LTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEUMTS, 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 Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
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 Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh270 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.383W/kg (head), 0.383W/kg (body)
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