Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV like the original J2 comes with the modest of specification and follows the same simplistic design aesthetics but now comes with a built in TV Antenna that conveniently tuck away on the bottom right side.
Sports the same 4.7 qHD AMOLED Display giving you very vivid and rich visuals. It is powered by Samsung own Exynos 3475 with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage. You can expand storage via MicroSD slot. It did perform well and even got an Antutu Score of 23K mark. Oh it plays Pokemon GO although Augmented Reality (AR) Mode is Not Supported.
Camera features is same with the original with 5MP Rear Camera at f/2.2 aperture with LED Flash and 2MP Front camera. Same goes with connectivity as it is a Dual Sim Dual Standby handset as well as supports ultra fast LTE internet data connection while having the regular WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. It is USB-OTG ready for using your flash drives and other usb peripherals.
Finally, we move on to its newest unique feature, Digital Television (DTV). This is the first Samsung device to carry one and introduced to the Philippine Market. This would let you watch you latest TV shows on the Go and will certainly compete with what local brands offer.
We got to try it via Demo Unit at SM North Edsa concept store. Simply just launch the MobileTV app, scan for channels and begin watching. The built in Antenna should help with the reception. You can also capture screen or record what you are watching. TS Format is the output of recorded stream. You also have option to listen via bluetooth. Parental controls are present so there is censorship when children use the DTV. DTV is Fullseg broadcast mode giving you high quality streams but also supports OneSeg or for convinience you could leave it at Automatic Mode.
Carries a 2000mAh battery which is just enough to last your hours of watching TV with its not so power hungry internals. If its not enough, then I assume you have a powerbank if not get one for heavy usage.
Samsung Galaxy J2 is still one best budget choice (their 2nd highest selling smartphone for 2016) under the Samsung lineup as it is portable, display rich, has lte and now with DTV, it is now more better. Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV might also eat a chunk from local brands offering such service. This is perfect smartphone for those who just want not to miss their favorite shows as well as made by trusted brand in mobile.
It takes the price of the original J2 at 6,990 Pesos! In Black and Gold Colors.
Update! Look Liza Soberano endorses Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV!
First Spotted via Memoxpress Cubao but it is now available at Samsung Concept Stores and Dealers Nationwide.
It is also available with Lazada Philippines! Look Here:
Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV Specs
Android Lollipop 5.1.1
4.7 inch qHD Super AMOLED Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
Samsung Exynos 3475
Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 128GB
5MP f/2.2 aperture Rear Camera
with LED Flash
720p HD Video Recording
2MP Front Camera
Dual Sim Dual Standy
4G LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS
2000mAh Removable Battery
6,990 Pesos
