Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 23:26:57, Updated date: 2020-04-16 14:43:54
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB to see if it was a good buy.
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Grip | 67/100 |
Screen size | 74/100 |
Screen quality | 59/100 |
Battery life | 59/100 |
CPU specs | 27/100 |
Multi-tasking | 35/100 |
Camera specs | 50/100 |
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's features, performance, reviews
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's size
The "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has a width of 71.1mm, a length of 142.4mm, and a thickness of 8.0mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" is about 138.0g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.
Assessing the overall ease of holding the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's screen
"Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has a 5.0inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.
"Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has a mid-range screen. It is OK for normal use, but if you want to enjoy photos, videos, or games at their best, you may feel dissatisfied.
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's CPU specs
With the 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has relatively low performance, and for gaming, watching movies and the like it may feel slightly lacking in power. However, for usage such as net browsing, phone calls, Twitter and Instagram you probably won't feel much stress.
Since the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has 1.5GB of RAM, you won't feel that much dissatisfaction with light apps. But for long movie sessions or playing games and the like for long periods, there is a tendency for the RAM to become insufficient causing cases of instability in operation, so caution is necessary.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB", it is categorized as a mid-range to low-end smartphone. You won't have much problem with everyday use but there will probably be a few cases when you feel it is slightly lacking in performance.
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's storage size
The data storage capacity of the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.
The "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's camera specs
"Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has a 8.0MP main camera, which can serve you well in most cases. However, you might feel a little dissatisfied with the quality of the images.
Also, "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has an 5.0MP front camera, which is an average figure for a smartphone camera. It is good enough for taking selfies, but you may be a little dissatisfied when you need to take a group photo or print your photos.
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's battery performance
The battery performance of the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" is 2600.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's general rating
The "Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB" is a relatively capable smartphone. If used as the main smartphone, it may be somewhat inconvenient for everyday use, but it is at a generally acceptable level.
Advantages and disadvantages of Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB
Advantages of Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB
- It is lightweight.
- The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.
Disadvantages of Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB
- It has a relatively low-grade CPU, so you will sometimes experience stuttering when using an app.
Galaxy J2 (2016) 8GB 's specs
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Maker | Samsung | ||||
Release date | 2016-07 | ||||
Color | Silver/Black/Gold | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 71.1mm x 142.4mm x 8.0mm | ||||
Weight | 138.0g | ||||
Display size | 5.0inch | ||||
Display type | Super AMOLED | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 1280 | ||||
Pixel density | 293ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2600.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Spreadtrum SC8830 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 1.5GB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 8.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 5.0MP | ||||
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