Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4477
ZTE Maven 2
#5504Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
ZTE Maven 2
Performance
60.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.554.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core features a slightly better build quality with a glass front and a more modern design compared to the ZTE Maven 2, which has a heavier and bulkier feel.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch display, but the A2 Core offers a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels versus the Maven 2's 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the A2 Core is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa, providing better processing capabilities than the Maven 2's Snapdragon 210.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A2 Core supports 1080p video recording, while the Maven 2 is limited to 720p.
- The A2 Core has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh compared to the Maven 2's 2300 mAh.
- Lastly, the A2 Core runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience than the Maven 2's Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
ZTE Maven 2
General
Release Date
2019
2017
Announced
2019
2017
Description
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
For AT&T
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
PLS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
145.5 x 73 x 11 mm (5.73 x 2.87 x 0.43 in)
Weight
142 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes