Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6563
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
#4461Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.156.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Galaxy J1 Ace has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the J1 Ace has a slightly faster 1.5 GHz CPU compared to the 1.2 GHz in the Core II.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the J1 Ace can record video at 720p, whereas the Core II is limited to 480p.
- The Core II has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the J1 Ace's 1900 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- Both devices run on Android KitKat, with the J1 Ace being upgradable to Lollipop, providing a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the J1 Ace is marginally lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015, August 31
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
Versions: J110M (New Zealand, LATAM); J110F (Australia, Africa, UAE); J110G (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore); J110L with no LTE (Brazil)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos with dual-SIM card slots; Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo J111F
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
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 SC9830Marvell PXA1908 - J110L
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 - J111FQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53- J110L
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2Vivante GC7000 UL - J110L
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM (J110L), 4GB 768MB RAM (J110F, J110G), 8GB 1GB RAM (J110M, J111F)
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
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)
Weight
138 g
131 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 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes