Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
47.453.1
Camera
24.219.1
Display
40.740.7
Battery
22.422.4
Build
67.985.2
Connectivity
49.550.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.835.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) share a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the J2 Core is slightly lighter and more compact.
- Both feature a 5.0" PLS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Core has a more recent Snapdragon 425 chipset and double the RAM at 1GB, while the Grand Prime Plus has 1.5GB RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J2 Core can record video at 1080p, compared to the 720p of the Grand Prime Plus.
- They both have a 2600 mAh battery and run on different Android versions, with the Grand Prime Plus on Android 6.0 and the J2 Core on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
General
Release Date
2016
2020, April 27
Announced
2016
2020, April 27
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (2016), Samsung SM-G532F, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
N/A
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.99 W/kg (head)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

