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Updated: Mar 2026
Samsung Galaxy J Max
$84
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy J Max?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $84
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch Announced: 2016, July. Released 2016, August Status: Discontinued
- Body Dimensions: 186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in) Weight: 289 g (10.19 oz) SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display Type: TFT Size: 7.0 inches, 142.1 cm2 (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
- Platform OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop) Chipset: Spreadtrum SC8830 CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 GPU: Mali-400MP2
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 8GB 1.5GB RAM
- Main Camera Single: 8 MP, f/1.9, AF Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 720p@30fps
- Selfie camera Single: 2 MP, f/2.2 Video:
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: No Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
- Features Sensors: Accelerometer
- Battery Type: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable Talk time: Up to 21 h (3G) Music play: Up to 87 h
- Misc Colors: Black, Gold Models: SM-T285, SM-T285YD Price: About 150 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.
Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.
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