After being spotted on benchmarks and the FCC’s website as well as leaking in renders, the Samsung Galaxy J2 ( 2016) has finally gone official. The device is now listed on the South Korean company’s India website.
Specs-wise, the Galaxy J2 ( 2016) is powered by a quad core 1.5GHz processor and sports a 5-inch HD display. It comes with 1.5GB RAM and 8GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2, 600 mAh battery. The entry-level handset features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter.
Available in Gold, Black, and White color options, the Galaxy J2 ( 2016) measures 142.4 x 71.1 x 8.0mm and runs Android Marshmallow out-of-the box. The unique feature of the phone is a feature called Smart Glow that lets you color-code your contacts, apps and phone usage alerts so that you get more accurate notifications without even having to look at the screen.
The handset also features Turbo Speed Technology ( TST) that is aimed at performance enhancement, which is achieved by using the least amount of resources to complete a particular task in the fastest time. Samsung claims that with this tech, apps load up to 40% faster when compared to devices with double the RAM.
Aside from these features, the S Bike Mode is also there. As for price, the Galaxy J2 ( 2016) reportedly costs INR 9, 750, which translates into around $145. It will be available for purchase in India starting next week.