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Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) 15Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)

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Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) vs Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+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
+2600 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)19%
Lighter
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 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 J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
ModelGalaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Other model namesVirgin Mobile/Boost Mobile Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320PSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20164/28/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 600MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours8.7 hours
Standby349 hours (14.5 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.22W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.251W/kg (head), 0.123W/kg (body)0.34W/kg (head)
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