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Nokia C2 2nd Edition

Nokia C2 2nd Edition

#3794
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)

#4179

Category Breakdown

Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
44.553.1
Camera
24.219.1
Display
54.440.7
Battery
21.222.4
Build
84.285.2
Connectivity
43.550.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.535.6

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

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, f/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Dark Blue, Warm Gray
Black, Gold, Blue

Foldable

SAR

0.52 W/kg (head)     0.68 W/kg (body)
0.99 W/kg (head)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity