Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
#7687
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
#6620Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.254.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core I8260 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy Core Prime has a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Core I8260 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Play, whereas the Core Prime utilizes a more efficient quad-core Snapdragon 410, leading to better multitasking and overall performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Core Prime offers 720p video recording compared to the 480p of the I8260.
- The Core Prime also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh in the I8260, providing longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Core I8260 on Jelly Bean and the Core Prime on KitKat, which is upgradable to Lollipop, offering a more refined software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Core Prime is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition G361 with Android v5.1Also known as Samsung Galaxy Win 2 Duos TV G360BT for Brazil; Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB (4.5GB user available), 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/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.3 x 67.6 x 9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in)
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
Weight
124 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Blue, Chic White
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes