Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
#5514
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
#5511Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
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 J2 Core and Galaxy J2 Prime both feature a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Core is powered by the Exynos 7570 Quad chipset, while the J2 Prime uses the Mediatek MT6737T, with both devices equipped with a quad-core CPU; however, the J2 Prime has slightly more RAM options.
- Both models have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J2 Core supports 1080p video recording, whereas the J2 Prime is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2600 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities in either device.
- The J2 Core runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience compared to the J2 Prime's Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, though the J2 Prime is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: SM-J260F/DS (Global); SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)
Versions: G532F (Europe); G532M (Global Single SIM); G532M/DS (Asia, LATAM); Galaxy J2 Ace G532G (India, Taiwan, Philippines)
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
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
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
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@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
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Lavender
Black, Gold, Silver, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Hybrid 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, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes