Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
#5513
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
#5514Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core both feature a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the J2 Core has a slightly more advanced build with Gorilla Glass on the front.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Prime Plus is powered by a Mediatek MT6737T chipset, while the J2 Core uses the Exynos 7570, which is more efficient due to its 14 nm process.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J2 Core offers 1080p video recording compared to the Grand Prime Plus's 720p.
- They share the same battery capacity of 2600 mAh and lack fast charging or wireless charging options.
- The Grand Prime Plus runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, whereas the J2 Core operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (2016), Samsung SM-G532F, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
Versions: SM-J260F/DS (Global); SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
160 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Black, Gold, Lavender
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes