Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6563
Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562
#5361Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.155.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II features a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display compared to the 4.0-inch display of the Galaxy S Duos S7562, both with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Core II is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, offering better processing power than the S Duos's single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording, but the Core II lacks optical image stabilization.
- The Core II also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the S Duos, which may provide longer usage time.
- Both smartphones run on older versions of Android, with the Core II on Android 4.4.2 and the S Duos on Android 4.0, resulting in a more updated software experience for the Core II.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Core II is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB (1.8GB user available), 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
121.5 x 63.1 x 10.5 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
138 g
120 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, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes