Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6563
Samsung Galaxy V
#5364Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy V
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.041.9
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 V, both with the same resolution but differing pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and have 4GB of RAM, though the Core II has an advantage with 768MB of additional RAM compared to the V's 512MB.
- The camera on the Core II is superior with a 5 MP rear camera versus the 3.15 MP on the V, although both can record video at 480p.
- Battery capacity also favors the Core II with 2000 mAh compared to the V's 1500 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and share similar build materials and connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy V
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 V Dual SIM G313HZ
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
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
Weight
138 g
123 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
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes