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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

Samsung Released 11 Jul 2016 4G Score 2.3/10

Price in Bangladesh

Official ৳12,990 Available · brand warranty

Variant

Prices checked 9 March 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?

Key specifications

Display
5″ Super AMOLED
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830
RAM
1.5GB
Storage
8GB
Rear camera
8MP Single
Selfie camera
5MP
Battery
2,600mAh
Network
2G, 3G, 4G
OS
Android v6.0
Weight
138g · 8mm

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) overview

The Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is a smartphone from Samsung, released in July 2016. It comes with a 5-inch Super AMOLED display, the Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset, 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. For photography there is a 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. A 2,600mAh battery powers the phone. The official price of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳12,990.

What's good

  • Super AMOLED panel

What's not

  • Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
  • Small 2600mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) full specifications

Launch

Brand Samsung
Model Galaxy J2 (2016)
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date 11 July 2016
Status Available

Platform

Operating System Android
OS Version v6.0
Chipset Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A7
CPU Cores 8 Cores
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 28 nm
GPU Mali-400 MP2

Display

Display Type Super AMOLED
Screen Size 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Resolution 720x1280 px (HD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Density 294 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio 67.91 %
Screen Protection Gorilla Glass
Bezel-less Display Yes with notch
Touch Screen Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Notch Yes

Rear Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 8 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera
Autofocus Yes
Flash LED Flash
Image Resolution 3264 x 2448 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Zoom Digital Zoom
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Aperture f/2.2
Camera Features Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording 1280x720
Video FPS 30 fps

Selfie Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 5 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera
Video Recording 1280x720
Video FPS 30 fps
Aperture f/2.2

Body & Design

Height 142.4 mm
Width 71.1 mm
Thickness 8.0 mm
Weight 138 grams
Build Plastic back, plastic frame
Colors Black, Gold, Silver

Battery

Battery type Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity 2600 mAh
Placement Non-removable
Talk Time Up to 14 h (3G
Music Play Up to 54 h

Memory

Internal Storage 8 GB
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
User Available Storage Up to 6.65 GB
Expandable Memory Up to 128 GB
USB OTG Yes
RAM 1.8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3

Connectivity

Network 2G, 3G, 4G
SIM Slot Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
EDGE Available
GPRS Available
VoLTE Yes
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR Value 0.59 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
WLAN Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth v4.1
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Wi-fi Hotspot Yes
USB Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0

Sensors & Security

Light Sensor Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Audio & Media

FM Radio Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert Types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Audio Jack 3.5 mm
Video 720p@30fps
Document Reader Yes

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Made By Korea
Features Accelerometer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) in Bangladesh?

The official price of Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳12,990.

Does Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) support 5G?

No, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G, 4G networks.

How big is the battery of Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)?

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) has a 2600mAh battery.

Which processor does Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) use?

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) is powered by the Spreadtrum SC8830 (Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A7).

When was Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) released?

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) was released in July 2016.

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