Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4470
Xiaomi Redmi 2A
#5466Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Xiaomi Redmi 2A
Performance
52.840.0
Camera
19.139.6
Display
40.756.5
Battery
22.420.4
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
51.141.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.327.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core features a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2A has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A2 Core is powered by an Exynos 7870 Octa chipset with an octa-core CPU, compared to the quad-core Leadcore L1860C in the Redmi 2A, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi 2A is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the 5 MP rear camera on the A2 Core, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi 2A at 2200 mAh compared to the A2 Core's 2600 mAh, but both devices support no fast charging.
- The A2 Core runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience compared to the Redmi 2A's Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Xiaomi Redmi 2A
General
Release Date
2019
2015
Announced
2019
2015
Description
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
PLS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
To be confirmed
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Leadcore L1860C
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Mali-T628 MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
142 g
132 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Black, Green, Yellow, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity