Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
#4417
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
#4179Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
49.753.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
40.740.7
Battery
22.422.4
Build
89.285.2
Connectivity
50.450.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.835.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the 2020 model is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and offers 16GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, compared to the original's Exynos 7570 with 8GB storage and 1GB RAM.
- The camera specifications remain the same, with an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera.
- Both devices have a 2600 mAh battery and run on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
General
Release Date
2018
2020, April 27
Announced
2018
2020, April 27
Description
Versions: SM-J260F/DS (Global); SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)
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
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@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
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 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
154 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Lavender
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
0.99 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
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
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity