Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
#7755
Samsung Galaxy W
#7797Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
Samsung Galaxy W
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
64.063.8
Overall
53.253.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A01 Core features a compact 5.3-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy W has a larger 7.0-inch TFT display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A01 Core is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, compared to the W's quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, making the A01 Core slightly more capable.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A01 Core offers a better selfie camera at 5 MP versus the W's 2 MP.
- The A01 Core has a 3000 mAh battery, while the W has a slightly larger 3200 mAh battery.
- The A01 Core runs on Android 10 (Go edition), providing a more modern software experience compared to the W's outdated Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
- Build quality is also different, with the A01 Core being lighter at 150 g and made of plastic, while the W is heavier at 245 g, though specific materials are not detailed.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
Samsung Galaxy W
General
Release Date
2020, July 21
2014
Announced
2020, July 21
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 Core
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W T255
Display
Size
5.3"
7"
Type
PLS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.4
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in)
191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8 mm (7.55 x 3.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
150 g
245 g
Materials
Plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, white, red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes