Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2016 7:55 PM, updated: 4/30/2020 9:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus X Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)64% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+282 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+3100 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+121 grams (4.24 ounces)31% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+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 J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 SM-J510F/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6	Samsung Galaxy S ii Plus i9105, Samsung GT-i9105
Country or region available	South Africa, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	2/1/2013
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)	66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	121 grams (4.24 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM28155 (40nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Broadcom VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Chic White, Dark Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI 5.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered