Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6706
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
#7394Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
Performance
30.627.9
Camera
12.712.7
Display
34.116.9
Battery
18.915.2
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
33.732.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.519.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density compared to the 4.0-inch display of the Galaxy V Plus.
- In terms of performance, the Core II is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the V Plus has a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Core II.
- The camera on the Core II is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the 3.15 MP on the V Plus, although both devices can record video at 480p.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Core II at 2000 mAh versus the V Plus's 1500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and share similar build materials, but the Core II is slightly heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
Samsung Galaxy V Plus
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
Also known as Samsung Galaxy V+ G318
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 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, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Black
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer