Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
#7226
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
#6146Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Performance
39.847.8
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.418.9
Build
67.983.8
Connectivity
28.052.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.925.0
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
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, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Metallic Blue, Chic White
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity