| Physical features | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Model | Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Other model names | AT&T Galaxy J2 Shine SM-J260AZDDATT, Galaxy J2 2018 | AT&T Galaxy J2 Dash SM-J260AZKBATT, Galaxy J2 2018 |
| Country or region available | 
USA |
USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | September, 2018 | September, 2018 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in) | 72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in) |
| Weight | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14nm) |
| CPU processor | 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 540x960 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 220 PPI | 220 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Calling | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| 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 |
| 2ª camera | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
|
| Other features | - Colors: Gold
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Black
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Standard charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 960 minutes | 16 hours | 0.7 day | 960 minutes | 16 hours | 0.7 day |
| Standby | 19500 minutes | 325 hours | 13.5 days | 19500 minutes | 325 hours | 13.5 days |
| Radiation rate | Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash (SM-J260A) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.99W/kg (head) | 1.55W/kg (body) | 0.99W/kg (head) | 1.55W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |