Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
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Samsung Galaxy Express 2
#6565Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Performance
31.549.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
43.217.7
Battery
20.020.0
Build
16.617.2
Connectivity
51.153.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.823.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE and Samsung Galaxy Express 2 both feature a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the Core LTE uses PLS technology while the Express 2 employs TFT.
- In terms of performance, the Express 2 has a more powerful dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait processor compared to the Core LTE's 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, along with slightly more RAM at 1.5GB versus 1GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Express 2 supports video recording features more broadly.
- They share the same battery capacity of 2100 mAh and run on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience.
- The Core LTE is slightly heavier at 137g compared to the Express 2's 134.2g, and their dimensions are closely matched, with minor differences in width.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Also known as:Samsung G386FSamsung Galaxy Core 4G
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Express 2 G3815, Samsung Galaxy Express II
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
PLS
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
132.4 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.21 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
Weight
137 g
134.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass