A new leak inadvertently confirmed the existence of a handset bearing the model number SM-J250F/DS that is believed to be the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018. This comes from Samsung itself after its South African division launched a support page for the upcoming device ahead of its unveiling.
According to reports, the page does not have much to offer, but it does confirm that the handset will have a dual-SIM variant slated to be sold in select markets.
J2 Pro's international version was also spotted in the database of mobile benchmarking tool Geekbench this week. According to the listing, the device runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is powered by a midrange 1.4 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, coupled with 2 GB of random access memory (RAM). The handset scored 656 on the single-core test and recorded 1852 on the multi-core test.
Apart from the J2 Pro, there was also a sighting of a device with the model number SM-G571, which is said to be the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (2018). The specs cited on the listing include a 4.8-inch HD display with 1280 × 720 screen resolution, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and a 1.4 GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos 7570 processor with a Mali-T720 graphics processing unit (GPU).
Memory-wise, the new version of J2 Prime boasts 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It features an 8-megapixel selfie snapper and 12-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, face detection, and LED flash.
Samsung has yet to formally announce the launch and availability of the new Galaxy J series 2018. However, if the company sticks to last year's timetable of releases, then the launch for both devices is near. It can be announced in a couple of weeks and hit the shelves sometime early 2018.
As for the pricing details, the handsets will likely be similar to that of their predecessors, priced in the budget category.The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro is currently sold for Rs. 8,372 ($129), while the J2 Prime costs Rs. 11,999 ($185).
