Category Breakdown
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
67.367.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The Nokia C2 2nd Edition features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) has a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia uses a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, whereas the Samsung is equipped with a slightly slower 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Nokia offering a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP selfie camera, compared to the Samsung's 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, allowing for better image quality on the Galaxy J2 Core.
- Battery capacity is also notable, with the Nokia having a 2400 mAh battery and the Samsung a slightly larger 2600 mAh battery.
- Both devices run on Android Go edition, but the Nokia operates on Android 11, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Samsung's Android 8.1.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Nokia is heavier at 180g compared to the Samsung's 154g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
General
Release Date
2022, February 28
2020, April 27
Announced
2022, February 28
2020, April 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~188 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154 x 75.9 x 10 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.39 in)
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
180 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue, Warm Gray
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

