Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6563
Samsung Galaxy J1
#7762Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy J1
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.153.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II features a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy J1 has a 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Core II is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, compared to the J1's dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, which may result in better multitasking on the Core II.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the J1 can record video at 720p, while the Core II is limited to 480p.
- The Core II has a 2000 mAh battery capacity, slightly outperforming the J1's 1850 mAh battery.
- Both phones run on Android KitKat, with the J1 having a marginally newer version at 4.4.4.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the J1 is lighter and slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy J1
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
Versions: Samsung J100F, J100FN, J100H, J100H/DD, J100H/DS, J100M, J100MUAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
138 g
122 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes