Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
#7226
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
#7394Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
Performance
39.827.9
Camera
12.712.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.415.2
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
28.032.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.919.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core I8260 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy V Plus has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Core I8260 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 processor and 1GB of RAM, compared to the V Plus's dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, which may result in better multitasking on the Core I8260.
- Camera capabilities are also superior on the Core I8260, which has a 5 MP rear camera versus the V Plus's 3.15 MP.
- The Core I8260 has an 1800 mAh battery, while the V Plus has a smaller 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Core I8260 on Android 4.1.2 and the V Plus on Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the Core I8260 is slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung Galaxy V+ G318
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 203
N/A
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
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
Weight
124 g
123 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Metallic Blue, Chic White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer