He Galaxy J2 2016 is differentiated by its “Smart Glow” LED notification ring and “Turbo Speed Technology”. Let’s explore it further as we answer all Samsung J2(2016) related user queries. The Samsung J2(6) takes a lot of cues from the company’s previous generation flagships. The Galaxy S6 in particular comes to mind when you first spot the phone. Now, you’d be remiss to imagine that the phone is absolutely extraordinary in terms of design language but we like the attention to detail. The curves are all in the right places and the phone feels extremely comfortable and astonishingly light when held in the hand. It’s a small mystery how Samsung manages that with their phones Model Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Display 5-Inch, Super AMOLED HD Display Processor 1.5GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830 processor, Mali-400MP2 GPU RAM 1.5GB(663 MB free on first boot) Internal Storage 8GB(Approx 4GB Free), 32GB MicroSD card supported Software Android 6.0 Marshmallow Primary Camera 8MP AF, F/2.2 lens Secondary Camera 5MP, F/2.2 lens Battery 2600 mAh, removable, no fast charging Others Dual(Micro) SIM, 4G LTE with VoLTE, Smart Glow, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio Price 9, 750 INR The entire device is made of polycarbonate but there’s a metal finish band running along the edges. The very small bezel helps keep the screen off a flat surface and should ideally prevent some scratches too. Over on the right side is the power button while the left sports volume keys. While the power key is well-defined, we wish that the volume button was better segmented, as such the mushy feedback leaves a bit to be desired. There’s an audio jack at the top and a microUSB port at the bottom.he Galaxy J2(2016) design feels refreshing. Unlike J3 and a few other J series handsets, the Galaxy J2 2016 makes no bones about being a plastic handset. Gone are the faux leather back and the gaudy chrome finished plastic edges desperately trying to pass as metal. Instead, the new Galaxy J2 flaunts a matte finish polycarbonate back that is adorned with a broad strip of multiple-ridges that extend and flow all over the side edges. You can assign different colors to different contacts or Apps(up to 4 in total) by adjusting R G B sliders. The light doesn’t reproduce colors set very accurately. You can set the number of times you wish it to glow(maximum 3). In our experience, it is more of a design element than an effective notification light. The Smart Glow feature is one of the most unique aspects of the Galaxy J2(2016). A very different take on a notifications LED, the ring can be configured to glow in practically any color of your choice. You can also set different colors for individual apps that can make it very easy to know exactly what notification you have. The LED ring also lets you know when your battery drops below a certain level. the phone is that when taking a selfie with the rear camera, the phone uses facial recognition to track your face. The LEDs glow a solid color once the face is perfectly in the frame and automatically takes the photograph. While somewhat derivative, it is clear that Samsung hasn’t really taken a back seat on the design end. Textured lines run al around the sides of the phone and seamlessly merge into each other around the center of the rear cover. The Samsung logo sits below this phantasmagoria of lines. The Samsung Galaxy J2(2016) measures 142.4 X 71.1 X 8.0 mm. The Galaxy J2 2016 is meant for most basic of users. Certainly, better performing options are available in this budget. And if you plan to go beyond light games like candy crush and subway surfer, this isn’t the phone for you. Performance isn’t ultra-smooth, but it’s still manageable for very basic users who don’t need to regularly experiment with apps. First things first, the Galaxy J2(2016) is anything but a performance beast. The 1.5 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830 processor paired with a Mali-400MP2 GPU as well as the 1.5GB of RAM pale in front of the Snapdragon and MediaTek Helio processors doing the rounds. The key takeaway that Samsung wants to advertise here is balance and experience. Yes, there’s a lot of software tricks involved but we observed that in day-to-day usage, the experience was serviceable. No, in no way was it ultra fast but Samsung claims to have sped up core applications by over 40% by rewriting them and we really have no reason to think that is false. For someone who needs a phone for everyday use, a reliable device that does all the essentials flawlessly, we feel that the Samsung Galaxy J2(2016) could be a possible choice for them. For hardcore users though, the experience will feel wanting as on occasion we felt that the phone was just managing to keep up with our usage.