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Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) 17Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X
4.7"
AMOLED

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)

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 J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) vs Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (11GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs234 PPI
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)12%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

23 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
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 J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
ModelGalaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos TV J200BT (4G LTE)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/20159/1/2015
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)69 x 136.5 millimeters (2.72 x 5.37 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI234 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
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, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)1.37W/kg (head), 1.21W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)0.834W/kg (head), 0.593W/kg (body)
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