If you’re in the market for a really good Samsung Galaxy device but don’t want the S series or Note then the best Samsung J Series Phones are just the ones for you. First things first, they are way cheaper than the aforementioned and also pack quite a punch when it comes to performance.
The S and Note series have gotten quite expensive over years, reaching over a thousand dollars in price So if you’re looking for an inexpensive Samsung Galaxy device to buy then you should definitely take a look at the best Samsung J series smartphones we have here.
Best Samsung J Series Phones
Samsung Galaxy J8
First off on the list of the best Samsung J Series Phones in 2021 is the Samsung Galaxy J8 which was released in mid-2018 but still holds its own in 2020. It has a 6.0-inch 720p+ Super AMOLED display with a trendy 18:9 aspect ratio. The body is made of plastic with a fingerprint sensor on the back, which rules out the possibility of wireless charging.
It has a dual rear camera setup of 16MP + 5MP with LED and a single 16MP camera up front for selfies, also with an LED flash. On the inside is the Snapdragon 450 SoC which has an Octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz and an Adreno 506 GPU.
There is a 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB configuration to choose from, both with expandable storage options via the MicroSD card slot. It had a 3,500mAh battery capacity powering the device with Gold, Black, Purple, and Blue as the available colour options. Unfortunately, it runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with Samsung Experience UI on top.
Samsung Galaxy J6+
Another great phone on the best Samsung J Series Phones is the J6+. Samsung Galaxy J6+ is also a good choice with its 6.0-inch IPS LCD display and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It also has a dual 13MP + 5MP rear camera equipped with an LED flash and a single 8MP front-facing camera, also equipped with an LED flash. A Snapdragon 425 drives this device with a 3,300mAh battery keeping the lights on.
There is no fast charging here though but there is a fingerprint sensor mounted on the side. It also comes in two configurations; a 3GB RAM variant with 32GB of storage, and a 4GB RAM variant with 64GB of storage. Storage space can also be expanded on both devices up to 512GB. Blue, Gray, Black, and Red are the colour options available. It also runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with Samsung Experience UI on top.
Samsung Galaxy J2 201
Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro is a pretty little entry-level device. It has a 5.0-inch AMOLED display and a 16:9 aspect ratio with Corning Gorilla Glass on top for screen protection, a single 8MP camera at the back and a 5MP camera at the front.
It has a Snapdragon 425 inside which works with 1.5GB or 2GB(India market only) of RAM accompanied by 16GB of storage. It runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box but can be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo. Powering everything is a 2,600mAh battery capacity with no fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy j4+
If you are looking for an affordable Samsung J series smartphone with the latest design and specs, the J4 Plus ranks high on the list of the best Samsung J Series Phones in 2020. Samsung Galaxy J4+ also uses the Snapdragon 425 SoC. The 2GB RAM variant comes with either 16GB or 32GB of expandable storage while the 3GB RAM variant comes with 32GB of storage. The 6.0-inch 720p IPS LCD display on the Samsung Galaxy J4+ has an 18:9 aspect ratio with a single 5MP selfie camera with an LED flash sitting at the top bezel.
The 13MP rear camera is also equipped with an LED flash. The fingerprint sensor here is mounted on the side of the device. A 3,300mAh battery powers the device with no fast charging. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, obviously with Samsung Experience UI on top.
Samsung Galaxy J6
Samsung Galaxy J6 also known as Samsung Galaxy On6 in India has a moderate 5.6-inch 720p Super AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 293ppi, 76% screen-to-body ratio, and a Corning Gorilla Glass for screen protection. Inside is the Exynos 7870 Octa SoC paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM accompanied by 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage respectively.
Samsung Experience UI boots up on this device which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo. An 8MP selfie camera with an LED flash sits at the top bezel while a 13MP rear camera with an LED flash sits above the fingerprint sensor at the back. Powering the device is a 3,000mAh battery with no fast charging capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy j7 Max
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max’s 5.7-inch display uses a 16:9 aspect ratio which leaves just enough space at the bottom for a home button which doubles as a fingerprint sensor. It has MediaTek Helio P20 on the inside which runs Android 7.0 Nougat well.
It has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that can be expanded to 256GB via a microSD card. There is a 13MP camera at the front for selfies and also Another 13MP camera at the back. The 3,300mAh battery powering this device has no fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy J7 duo
Samsung Galaxy J7 duo has the same RAM and storage as the J7 Max. However, some things changed. The display here is now 5.5-inch and also Super AMOLED. It still runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box but with a different SoC – Exynos 7885 Octa.
It has a 13MP + 5MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera, both of which have an LED flash. The fingerprint sensor is also underneath the home button below the display. The battery here is a little lower at 3,000mAh with still no fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy J5 prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is kinda old but still very much okay in 2020. It has a 5.0-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a home button below the display which doubles as a fingerprint sensor, and two cameras; a 13MP shooter at the back and a 5MP shooter at the front.
It features an Exynos 7570 Quad, has 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of expandable storage, and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box which can be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo. The 2,400mAh battery here is kinda disappointing.
Samsung Galaxy j4
Samsung Galaxy J4 has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. A fingerprint sensor is tucked underneath the home button below the display. At the back is a 13MP camera while the one at the front is a 5MP shooter. It has an Exynos 7570 SoC with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo and is powered by a decent 3,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus which was released back in 2018 is still able to hold its own quite well in 2020. It has a 6.0-inch AMOLED 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass on top for screen protection. A
n Exynos 7870 Octa SoC is on the inside with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage depending on the configuration. It has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo which can be upgraded to Android 9.0 and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.
Conclusion.
These are the best Samsung Galaxy J Series phones, some of them going as far back as 2016 but still relevant today. Prices for each device may also vary depending on where you check.
Be sure to let us know in the comment section down below which of the above-listed Samsung Galaxy J smartphone you’re looking to purchase or if you know of any good Samsung Galaxy J series smartphone that wasn’t listed here.
I’m so excited for the new Samsung J series phones! I’m definitely going to be buying one!
just bought the J7 Crown. It’s a refurbished phone, but I’m impressed.