Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) is a fairly interesting new addition to its maker’s budget J-series for 2018. It parades a regular-size Super AMOLED display and durable build.
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch Super AMOLED Display, 540 x 960 pixels (220 ppi)
- 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 CPU, 1.5GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
- 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- 2600 mAh Removable Battery
Design and Display
This new budget offering from Samsung shows off a simple but efficient design. As one would expect considering the price, the body features plastic. But the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) doesn’t look like one to break easily. Its Korean uses aluminium frame to improve its durability.
Its display measures 5 inches in diagonal size and has a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, which is a bit lower this time. A pixel density of roughly 220 ppi will neither blow you away nor disappoint greatly. You may be pleased to learn this uses Super AMOLED technology.
Camera and Storage
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) offers a combo of 8MP rear and 5MP front cameras. Both units feature LED flash to improve the quality of images you capture with them. The primary shooter has autofocus and shoots Full HD videos.
You should fare well with 16 GB of internal storage – at least, for the first few months. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion when you need that.
Performance and OS
The sort of performance this can deliver will be more satisfactory to entry-level users. This is because the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) has a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset onboard. The 1.4GHz processor pairs with 1.5GB RAM and an Adreno 308 graphics solution. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) runs the device on Android 7.1 Nougat.
Other Specs and Features
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) offers dual, non-hybrid SIM slots. It supports speedy 4G LTE connectivity. You also get USB On-The-GO, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct functionality.
Samsung provides a 2,600mAh battery to keep the lights on. The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) has a rated talk time of up to 18 hours on a 3G network.
Pricing and availability
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 52,500 Naira to 95,000 Naira depending on your location in the country. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) is not officially available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, though the smartphone seems to have been launched in Vietnam for VND 3,290,000. When available, you will be able to buy the Android phone at leading online stores in the countries.
Its price in Ghana starts at around GH₵ 650. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) Price in Kenya starts at around 17,500 KSh.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018):
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Quad-core Processor: 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425)
- GPU: Adreno 308
- Memory: 1.5 GB RAM
- Colours: Black Blue and Gold
- Dimension: 143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 153 g
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual Sim, dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.0 inches, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 540 x 960 pixels (220 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flashGeo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, f/2.2
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Yes, MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: No
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 2600 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Removable)
- Talktime: Ues, up to 18
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
