Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is an entry level smartphone. Some variants of the phone is called the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus in some countries. Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime features a 5-inch display with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
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Samsung Galaxy Grand J2 Prime Key Specs
- 5.0-inch PLS TFT Display, 540 x 960 pixels (220ppi)
- 1.4GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6737T CPU with 1.5GB RAM
- Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- 8GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
- 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
- 2600 mAh Removable Battery
The Features
On the front, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime features a 5-inch display. It is a modest display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. Above the display, you will find a 5 megapixels camera and an LED flash.
Flip to the back of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime to locate the 8 megapixels camera. The rear camera also has an LED flash as well as autofocus and face detection.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor. You get 1.5GB RAM and 8GB built-in storage. You can expand the built in storage with a microSD memory card (up to 256GB). However, the smartphone does not have a dedicated microSD slot, so you will have to sacrifice one of your SIM slots.
The 4G LTE network support of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime will depend on the model of the variant you choose. While the Samsung SM-G532F supports 4G LTE on MTN, Etisalat, Smile, InterC, and NTel in Nigeria, the Samsung SM-G532M and Samsung SM-G532G will support 4G LTE on MTN, Glo, Etisalat, and NTel
Pricing and availability
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is not yet available in Nigeria. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. When available, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 50,000 Naira to 95,000 Naira at launch.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- Processor: 1.4GHz quad-core Processor (Mediatek MT6737T)
- GPU: Mali-T720MP2
- Memory: 1.5GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold, Silver
- Dimension: 144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 160 g
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch Touch Display, 540 x 960 pixels (220ppi)
- Screen Protection: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 720p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, LED Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB Storage
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)[G532F], LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 28(700)[G532M], LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)[G532G]
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, USB 2.0, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2600 mAh Battery (removable)
- Talktime: up to 12 hours
- Standby Time: –
