Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6706
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
#6146Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Performance
30.647.8
Camera
12.715.4
Display
34.116.9
Battery
18.918.9
Build
67.983.8
Connectivity
33.752.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.525.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II and Galaxy Core Prime both feature a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Core Prime has a slightly improved camera with 720p video recording compared to the Core II's 480p.
- In terms of performance, the Core Prime is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset and 1GB of RAM, providing better efficiency than the Core II's 4GB RAM but older architecture.
- Both devices have a 2000mAh battery, but the Core Prime is marginally lighter at 130g versus the Core II's 138g.
- The build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, though the Core Prime is slightly slimmer.
- Software-wise, the Core Prime runs Android 4.4.4 with the option to upgrade to 5.1.1, while the Core II is limited to Android 4.4.2, resulting in a more modern software experience on the Core Prime.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
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
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 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
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 306
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, 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
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
Weight
138 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
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 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity