Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
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Samsung Galaxy J1
#6958Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Samsung Galaxy J1
Performance
39.827.8
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.417.8
Build
67.984.5
Connectivity
28.032.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.921.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core I8260 and Samsung Galaxy J1 both feature a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the J1 offers slightly improved camera capabilities with 720p video recording compared to the Core's 480p.
- In terms of performance, the Core is equipped with a dual-core Cortex-A5 processor, while the J1 uses a dual-core Cortex-A7, which may provide a marginally better experience.
- The J1 has a larger battery capacity at 1850mAh versus the Core's 1800mAh, and it runs on a more recent Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) compared to the Core's Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
- Both devices have similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the J1 is slightly lighter and thinner.
- The J1 also features a 2MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities over the Core's 0MP.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Samsung Galaxy J1
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: Samsung J100F, J100FN, J100H, J100H/DD, J100H/DS, J100M, J100MUAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Spreadtrum
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Mali-400
Memory
8GB (4.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 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
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 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)
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
124 g
122 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Metallic Blue, Chic White
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 0.87 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
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity