Samsung Galaxy J6 FAQ

BY Rajesh Pandey

Published 28 May 2018

Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy J6 in India. The latest budget smartphone from the company competes against the likes of the Redmi Note 5 Pro and Asus ZenFone Max Pro, both of which have turned out to be incredibly popular in the country.

Samsung’s previous J series phones were not impressive in any aspect, but with the dwindling market share in India, its high time the company changes its game plan. Unlike its competition, the Galaxy J6 does not focus on specs but does come with an impressive camera. If you are interested in buying the handset, make sure to check out our FAQ below which should answer all your questions surrounding it.

Q) What are the full specifications of the Galaxy J7 Pro?

A) The full specs of the Galaxy J7 Pro are as follows:

  • Dimensions: 149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm
  • Weight: 154g
  • Display: 5.6-inch 720p+ Super AMOLED
  • Chipset: 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870
  • GPU: Mali T830-MP2
  • RAM: 3/4GB
  • Storage: 32/64GB, microSD card slot
  • Rear camera: 13MP PDAF, F/1.9 aperture, LED flash, Full HD video recording
  • Front camera: 8MP, F/1.9 aperture, Front flash
  • Sensors: Fingerprint scanner, Accelerometer, Proximity, Hall sensor
  • Connectivity: LTE, Dual-SIM slots, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n(2.4), Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB
  • Battery: 3000mAh non-removable
  • Others: Android 8.0 Oreo, Chat-Over-Video,

Q) Is the battery of the handset removable?

A) Since the Galaxy J6 features a unibody aluminum build, its battery and rear cover is not removable.

Q) Is the Galaxy J6 water-resistant?

A) No, the handset is not water-resistant.

Q) Is there Always-On Display on the Galaxy J6?

A) Surprisingly, while Always-On Display was one of the key highlights of the original Galaxy J7 when Samsung first launched it, the company has gone ahead and removed the feature from all future budget phones. This includes the Galaxy J6 as well.

Q) What kind of SIM card slot does the phone have? Can I use two SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time?

A) The Galaxy J6 features two nanoSIM card slots along with a microSD card slot.

Q) Is the display on the Galaxy J6 protected by Gorilla Glass?

A) No, the display is not protected by Gorilla Glass.

Q) Is there a gyroscope on the Galaxy J6?

A) No, the handset does not feature a gyroscope sensor. This means that any apps which rely on the gyroscope to work properly will fail to work on the J6.

Q) What about auto brightness?

A) No. Since the Galaxy J6 lacks an ambient light sensor it does not have auto brightness.

Q) Where is the fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy J6 located?

A) Its located at the rear just below the camera sensor.

Q) Is there Samsung Pay support on the Galaxy J6?

A) No, the Galaxy J6 does not come with Samsung Pay support.

Q) How many fingerprints can one register on the Galaxy J7 Pro?

A) 5.

Q) Can you record slow-motion videos on the Galaxy J6?

A) No, you cannot. The handset is limited to recording videos in Full HD resolution at 30fps.

Q) Which version of Android does the handset run on?

A) Android 8.0 Oreo. The handset also features Samsung’s Experience UI on top with plenty of customization options and features.

Q) Does the Galaxy J6 support LTE and VoLTe networks? Will a Reliance Jio SIM work on the phone?

A) Yes, it supports LTE and VoLTE out of the box. Like with many other phones, the handset will also work with a Reliance Jio SIM out of the box.

Q) Is there dual VoLTE support on the Galaxy J6?

A) No, the handset does not have dual VoLTE support. This means you cannot use two Jio SIM cards on the phone at the same time.

Q) Is fast charging supported on the Galaxy J6?

A) There’s no fast charging support on the Galaxy J6.

Q) How much free storage space does the Galaxy J6 have out of the box?

A) Almost 20.5GB.

Q) Can you uninstall or disable pre-installed apps on the handset?

A) Yes, you can uninstall or disable some pre-installed apps on the Galaxy J6, but not all.

Q) Does the Galaxy J6 feature capacitive keys?

A) No. Since the handset comes with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio display, it makes use of on-screen navigation bar.

Q) Is there face unlock on the Galaxy J6?

A) Yes, the Galaxy J6 features face unlock.

Q) What contents do you get inside the retail box of the Galaxy J6?

A) You get the phone, a 2A charger, a USB cable, SIM ejector tool, earphones, and some regulatory papers. No case or screen guard is bundled with the phone.

Q) Does the handset support USB OTG?

A) Yes, the Galaxy J6 supports USB On-The-Go. This allows you to directly connect pen drives, external hard disks and more using an adapter to the device.

Q) How many variants of the Galaxy J6 is Samsung selling in India?

A) Two. The base variant comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, while the 4GB RAM variant features 64GB of storage space.

Q) When does the Galaxy J6 go on sale and where?

A) You can buy the Galaxy J6 from Flipkart, Paytm Mall, and Samsung’s own online store. You can buy the phone from here. You can get a Rs 1,500 cashback if you order the phone from Flipkart using an ICICI debit card. On Paytm, you can get a Rs 1,500 cashback.

Q) What’s the price of the Galaxy J6?

A) The base variant of the Galaxy J6 is priced at Rs 13,990, while 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 16,490.


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