Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6563
vivo Y15 (2013)
#5507Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
vivo Y15 (2013)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.154.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II and vivo Y15 (2013) both feature a 4.5-inch display, but the Galaxy Core II uses a TFT panel while the Y15 has an IPS LCD, offering better viewing angles and color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Y15 has a slightly faster CPU at 1.3 GHz compared to the Core II's 1.2 GHz, although both have 4GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Y15 supports 1080p video recording, while the Core II is limited to 480p.
- The Galaxy Core II has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2000 mAh compared to the Y15's 1900 mAh.
- Both devices run on older Android versions, with the Core II on Android 4.4.2 and the Y15 on 4.2.2, impacting the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, as both have a glass front and plastic back, but the Y15 is marginally lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
vivo Y15 (2013)
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
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, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
1080p@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)
131.4 x 66.2 x 9 mm (5.17 x 2.61 x 0.35 in)
Weight
138 g
130 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 2.8/2.2 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, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes