Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
Samsung Galaxy J Max
Performance
52.739.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
42.120.3
Battery
24.228.1
Build
65.70.2
Connectivity
44.048.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.819.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A01 Core features a compact build with a plastic back and frame, weighing 150g, while the Samsung Galaxy J Max is significantly larger and heavier at 289g, also with a plastic build.
- The A01 Core has a 5.3-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, compared to the J Max's 7.0-inch TFT display at 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density in the A01 Core.
- In terms of performance, the A01 Core is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset and has options for 1GB or 2GB of RAM, while the J Max uses a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset with 1.5GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the A01 Core.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A01 Core supports 1080p video recording, whereas the J Max is limited to 720p.
- The A01 Core has a smaller 3000mAh battery compared to the J Max's 4000mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Lastly, the A01 Core runs on Android 10 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience than the J Max's Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
Samsung Galaxy J Max
General
Release Date
2020, July 21
2016
Announced
2020, July 21
2016
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 Core
N/A
Display
Size
5.3"
7"
Type
PLS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in)
186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in)
Weight
150 g
289 g
Materials
Plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer

