Overall Score
54.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#5514)54.7
Performance(#10990)54.3
Camera(#6191)42.1
Display(#7101)67.0
Battery(#11393)43.5
Build(#794)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Lavender
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes