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Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) 23Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine X
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)

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Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (9GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)31%
Thinner
vs11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)19%
Lighter
220 PPIvs+245 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

13 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy J2 Shine SM-J260AZDDATT, Galaxy J2 2018Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date9/1/20188/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
4GB
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity2600 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours10 hours
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• 15GB free storage OneDrive
• Internet Explorer 11
• Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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 registeredfeature not registered
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