Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · J250F
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Global · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · J250F
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.6Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
4.8
20 reviews
8.8
604 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · J250F 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5.5"
Resolution LowRes FHD
Usable surface 66% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.3 mm
143.8 mm
8.4 mm 		76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 153 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 1.5 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 31.000
v? 		107.194
v9
Battery 2600 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases Galaxy J2 Pro (2018), SM-J250F/DS, J250F/DS --

Release Date
Release date January 2018,
6 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Size
72.3 mm • 143.8 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 165 g
Usable surface 66 % 72 %
Materials Plastic Plastic, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
540 x 960 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 220 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.9
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.7
8.9
Is it comfortable?
6.4
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.9
7.8
Number of reviews
20 reviews
604 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 1.5 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
31.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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107.194
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.4
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
4.5
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.0
8.3
Number of reviews
20 reviews
604 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.9
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
3.1
6.4
Quality of selfies
5.5
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.5
8.1
Number of reviews
20 reviews
604 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.513 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.060 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body 		0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.3
8.9
Quality of the GPS
6.8
8.8
And the WiFi?
6.6
9.0
Number of reviews
20 reviews
604 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 15%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 5%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
20 reviews
604 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V9.5 (Android 7.1)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 35%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 10%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
20 reviews
604 reviews
Prices
From $ 195 --
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