Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)
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 |
More
| Made By | Korea |
|---|---|
| Features | Accelerometer |
Specifications may differ by region or variant. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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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