In the past few weeks, India has seen the launch of three more entries into the Samsung Galaxy J series of devices. The Galaxy J series is Samsung’s answer to entry level, affordable devices. It brings meager specifications to those on a tight budget.
The Samsung Galaxy J2, Galaxy J Max and Galaxy J2 Pro devices bring with them a new feature which Samsung calls Smart Glow. The Smart Glow feature is the South Korean tech behemoth’s answer to a more robust notifications system. The implementation of the Smart Glow feature in the J2 series will primarily be in the form of a notifications and selfie functions. The Smart Glow will be able to glow with a specific colour to indicate the type of notification on the device. Users will be able to individually assign different colours for each notification type. In addition, the feature will enable users to assign different colours for their priority contacts allowing them to distinguish these contacts. The Smart Glow feature will also be able to help selfie enthusiasts center themselves in the pictures with their Selfie Assist feature.
Here’s a rundown of the specifications and prices of the Samsung Galaxy J2 series:
| Model | Samsung Galaxy J2 | Samsung Galaxy J Max | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro |
| Processor | Spreadtrum SC8830 | Spreadtrum SC8830 | Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| RAM | 1.5GB | 1.5GB | 2GB |
| Memory | 8GB Expandable via MicroSD | 16GB Expandable via MicroSD | 16GB Expandable via MicroSD |
| Display | 5.0 inch SuperAMOLED HD (720 x 1280 pixels) | 7 inch TFT LCD HD (800 x 1280 pixels) | 5.0 inch SuperAMOLED HD (720 x 1280 pixels) |
| Camera (Main) | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, f/1.9, autofocus | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash |
| Camera (Back) | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Battery | 2600 mAh | 4000 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Price | Rs. 9750 (RM588) | Rs. 13400 (RM 809) | Rs. 9890 (RM 597) |
No word yet if we will see the J2, J Max and J2 pro in the Malaysian market. But from the looks of it, we aren’t really missing much.
