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5.0" Super AMOLED
Snapdragon 425
8MP Rear + 5MP Front
1.5GB RAM + 16GB
2600mAh Removable
4G LTE (Cat.4)
Wi-Fi b/g/n + BT 4.2
3.5mm Jack + FM Radio
micro-USB 2.0
Plastic Body, 153g
Dual SIM + microSD

5.0" Super AMOLED

540 x 960 (qHD) resolution

16:9 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh

~220 PPI pixel density

Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

Adreno 308 GPU, 28 nm process

Android 7.1.1 Nougat (32-bit)

8MP Rear + 5MP Front

Rear: f/2.2, LED flash, autofocus, HDR

Front: f/2.2, front LED flash

1080p video recording at 30 fps

2600 mAh Removable

Li-Ion battery, user-replaceable

Charging via micro-USB 2.0

No fast charging or wireless charging

4G LTE / Wi-Fi b/g/n

2G/3G/4G (Cat.4, 150/50 Mbps)

Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS

3.5 mm jack, micro-USB 2.0

1.5GB RAM + 16GB Storage

LPDDR3 RAM, eMMC storage

microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Dual SIM (hybrid 3-slot on Duos models)

Canonical model family: SM-J250
Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: SM-J250F, SM-J250F/DS, SM-J250G, SM-J250M, SM-J250Y

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro was announced and first released in January 2018. Samsung support pages from Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines confirm user manuals dated April 2018, consistent with an early 2018 launch window. The device was discontinued in April 2019 according to Wikipedia.

  • Announcement: January 2018
  • Discontinuation: April 2019
  • Region coverage: Global, with specific variants for Asia-Pacific (SM-J250G/DS in Philippines, SM-J250GZKAXSA in Australia, SM-J250GZSATNX in New Zealand) and Latin America (SM-J250M).

The J2 Pro adopts a traditional slate design with a plastic rear cover. Dimensions and weight are consistent across sources.

  • Dimensions: 143.8 × 72.3 × 8.4 mm
  • Weight: 153 g (5.4 oz)
  • Form factor: Touchscreen bar
  • Materials: Plastic body and rear cover
  • Colour options: Black, White, Gold
  • Water/dust resistance: Not supported

The J2 Pro is one of the few budget phones of its era to feature a Super AMOLED panel, offering vibrant colours and deep blacks. However, the resolution is limited to qHD.

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 5.0 inches (diagonal)
  • Resolution: 540 × 960 pixels (qHD)
  • Pixel density: ~220 PPI
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
  • Colour depth: 16 million colours
  • Screen-to-body ratio: ~66.3%
  • Multi-touch: Supported

The rear camera is an 8 MP sensor with basic features; the front camera includes a small LED flash for selfies.

Rear camera:

  • Sensor: 8 MP
  • Aperture: f/2.2
  • Autofocus: Yes
  • Flash: LED
  • Features: HDR, panorama, burst mode
  • Video: 1080p at 30 fps

Front camera:

  • Sensor: 5 MP
  • Aperture: f/2.2
  • Flash: Front-facing LED
  • Features: Gesture shot, face detection

The J2 Pro runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 platform, a common entry-level chipset from 2017-2018. The software is Samsung’s custom Android Nougat build with a 32-bit kernel.

  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (64-bit capable, but OS runs 32-bit)
  • GPU: Adreno 308 (500 MHz)
  • Lithography: 28 nm
  • Operating system: Android 7.1.1 Nougat
  • User interface: Samsung Experience 8.5
  • Preloaded apps: S Planner, Samsung Health, Smart Manager, Ultra Data Saving Mode
  • Super AMOLED display — delivers better contrast than typical LCDs at this price point.
  • Removable battery — a rarity in modern smartphones, allows easy replacement.
  • Dual SIM + microSD — 3-slot design (SIM1 + SIM2 + microSD) on Duos models.
  • FM radio — included with 3.5 mm headphone jack acting as antenna.
  • Samsung Experience UI — includes Smart Manager for storage and RAM optimisation.

The device lacks a fingerprint sensor, NFC, and water resistance, reflecting its entry-level positioning.

The 2600 mAh battery is user-replaceable, a feature increasingly uncommon in 2018 and later phones. Charging is via legacy micro-USB.

  • Capacity: 2600 mAh (typical)
  • Type: Lithium-Ion, removable
  • Talk time (3G): Up to 18 hours
  • Video playback: Up to 14 hours
  • Audio playback: Up to 60 hours
  • Internet usage (4G): Up to 12 hours
  • Charging port: micro-USB 2.0
  • Fast charging: Not supported
  • Wireless charging: Not supported

Connectivity covers 4G LTE (Cat.4), Bluetooth 4.2, and basic navigation. Sensors are minimal - no gyroscope or fingerprint reader present.

Network:

  • 2G (GSM 850/900/1800/1900), 3G (HSDPA 850/900/2100), 4G LTE bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/38/40
  • Dual SIM (Duos models only; 3-slot SIM1+SIM2+microSD)

Wireless:

  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4)
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS
  • No NFC, no IR blaster

Ports:

  • micro-USB 2.0 (USB On-The-Go supported)
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

Sensors:

  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • No fingerprint sensor, no gyroscope

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (SM-J250 series) is a 2018 entry-level smartphone that stands out for its Super AMOLED display and user-replaceable battery. Powered by a Snapdragon 425 with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage, it handles basic tasks and runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Camera performance is adequate for casual snapshots, while connectivity covers 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a 3.5 mm jack. The device is available in several regional variants (SM-J250F/DS, SM-J250G, SM-J250M, SM-J250Y) and supports dual SIM with a dedicated microSD slot. Official launch pricing was not provided in available sources.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
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— views Research contribution by specs.global