Category Breakdown
alcatel Fierce XL (Windows)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Performance
46.449.7
Camera
15.419.1
Display
56.540.7
Battery
21.822.4
Build
0.289.2
Connectivity
43.750.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.233.8
Summary
- The alcatel Fierce XL features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has a 5.0-inch PLS LCD with a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fierce XL is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with 2GB of RAM, compared to the J2 Core's Exynos 7570 with 1GB of RAM, giving the Fierce XL an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J2 Core can record video at 1080p, whereas the Fierce XL is limited to 720p.
- The J2 Core has a slightly larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Fierce XL's 2500 mAh, and it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), while the Fierce XL operates on Windows 10, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality favors the J2 Core with its Gorilla Glass front, while the Fierce XL is heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Fierce XL (Windows)
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-J260F/DS (Global); SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 77.8 x 9.5 mm (5.98 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
174 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Light Blue
Black, Gold, Lavender
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

