Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J4 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 11:12 PM, updated: 7/28/2020 1:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+267 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)9% Lighter
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

24 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body

16 million

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 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 J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy J4 J400G Single-sim, SM-J400GZPENZC	Galaxy J2 Prime Duos G532G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	11/1/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (3GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	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
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	LED
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Orchid Gray	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver, Pink • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.356W/kg (head), 1.492W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)