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Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine vs Samsung Galaxy A04e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A04e X Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) 03Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)

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 Shine (SM-J260A)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) vs Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)123%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+270 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.5"30%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85%
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
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75Wvs+10W29%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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.

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 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 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy J2 Shine SM-J260AZDDATT, Galaxy J2 2018Galaxy A04e SM-A042F/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
India
India
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/1/201811/7/2022, Announced: 10/21/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI270 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)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 124469 (v9)
Geekbench: 1000 (v5.4)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
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)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
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 supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold• Colors: Black, Light Blue, Copper

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)0.38W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
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