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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core#4417

Released: 2018

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Overall Score

33.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4417)33.8
Performance(#5430)49.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6908)40.7
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#340)89.2
Connectivity(#4180)50.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core features a compact design with dimensions of 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 154g, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass and a plastic back and frame.
  • Its 5.0-inch PLS LCD display has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 220 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by the Exynos 7570 Quad chipset, with a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T720 GPU, complemented by either 8GB or 16GB of storage and 1GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 5 MP.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), optimized for lower-end hardware.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is available in Black, Gold, and Lavender colors.
  • Notably, it includes a headphone jack but lacks stereo speakers.
  • Overall, the Galaxy J2 Core is designed for basic functionality and everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionVersions: SM-J260F/DS (Global); SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)

Display

Size5"
TypePLS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

ChipsetExynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Gold, Lavender
Foldable✗
SAR0.61 W/kg (head)     0.61 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity