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Samsung Galaxy Core LTE

Samsung Galaxy Core LTE

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ZTE Imperial II

ZTE Imperial II

#7748

Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
ZTE Imperial II
Performance
31.543.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
43.217.7
Battery
20.020.8
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
51.134.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.817.5

Summary

  • The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE features a 4.5-inch PLS display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Imperial II has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Galaxy Core LTE is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Imperial II utilizes a more capable quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Imperial II offers a 1 MP front camera compared to the Galaxy's lack of a selfie camera.
  • The Galaxy Core LTE has a 2100 mAh battery, while the Imperial II has a slightly larger 2300 mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the Galaxy runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Imperial II operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more updated experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with the Galaxy being slightly smaller and lighter than the Imperial II.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
ZTE Imperial II

General

Release Date

2014
2015

Announced

2014
2015

Description

Also known as:Samsung G386FSamsung Galaxy Core 4G
For U.S. Cellular

Display

Size

4.5"
5"

Type

PLS
TFT

Resolution

540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)

PPI

540
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Adreno 305

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
1 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2100 mAh
2300 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
142.2 x 71.1 x 10.2 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)

Weight

137 g
143.7 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black
White

Foldable

SAR

0.46 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA

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
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity