Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6706
Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo
#6865Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo
Performance
30.640.8
Camera
12.715.4
Display
34.116.9
Battery
18.920.0
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
33.733.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.521.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy Grand Neo has a larger 5.01-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~186 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, but the Grand Neo offers more RAM options at 1GB or 2GB compared to the Core II's 768MB.
- Both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Grand Neo can record video at 720p, whereas the Core II is limited to 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Grand Neo is slightly higher at 2100 mAh compared to the Core II's 2000 mAh.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Core II on Android 4.4.2 and the Grand Neo on Android 4.2 or 4.4.4, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
Also known as: Samsung Galaxy Grand Lite; Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus I9060I with 2 MP front camera
Display
Size
4.5"
5.01"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Broadcom BCM23550Spreadtrum SC8830 - GT-I9060I
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Broadcom VideoCore IVMali-400MP2 - GT-I9060I
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 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
VGA/ 2 MP, GT-I9060I
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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
143.7 x 77.1 x 9.6 mm (5.66 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
138 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black
White, Midnight Black, Orange, Lime Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) - GT-I9060I
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass