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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime

Samsung Released 16 Nov 2016 4G Score 1.7/10

Price in Bangladesh

Official ৳8,990 Available · brand warranty

Variant

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

Key specifications

Display
5″ PLS LCD
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737T
RAM
1.5GB
Storage
8GB
Rear camera
8MP Single
Selfie camera
5MP
Battery
2,600mAh
Network
2G, 3G, 4G
OS
Android v5.1.1
Weight
160g · 8.9mm

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime overview

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is a smartphone from Samsung, released in November 2016. It comes with a 5-inch PLS LCD display, the Mediatek MT6737T 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 Prime in Bangladesh starts at ৳8,990.

What's good

What's not

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

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime full specifications

Launch

Brand Samsung
Model Galaxy J2 Prime
Device Type SmartPhone
Release Date 16 November 2016
Status Available

Platform

Operating System Android
OS Version v5.1.1
Chipset Mediatek MT6737T
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
CPU Cores 8 Cores
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 28 nm
GPU Mali-T720MP2

Display

Display Type PLS LCD
Screen Size 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Resolution 540x960 px
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Density 220 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio 66.0 %
Screen Protection Gorilla Glass
Touch Screen Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Rear Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 8 MP, f/2.2, Primary Camera
Autofocus Yes
Flash LED Flash
Image Resolution 2592 x 1944 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation
Zoom 4 x Digital Zoom
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
Aperture f/2.2
Camera Features Auto Flash, Digital image stabilization, 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 144.8 mm
Width 72.1 mm
Thickness 8.9 mm
Weight 160 grams
Build Plastic back, plastic frame
Colors Black, Gold, Silver, Pink

Battery

Battery type Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity 2600 mAh
Talk Time Up to 12 h (3G)
Music Play Up to 59 h

Memory

Internal Storage 8 GB
User Available Storage Up to 4.3 GB
Expandable Memory Up to 128 GB
USB OTG Yes
RAM 1.5 GB

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 0.502 W/kg
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 Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Audio & Media

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

More

Made By Korea
Features Accelerometer, proximity

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime in Bangladesh?

The official price of Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime in Bangladesh starts at ৳8,990.

Does Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime support 5G?

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

How big is the battery of Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime has a 2600mAh battery.

Which processor does Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime use?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is powered by the Mediatek MT6737T (Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53).

When was Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime released?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime was released in November 2016.

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