Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
#4417
Xiaomi Redmi 2
#4498Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Performance
49.748.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
40.756.5
Battery
22.420.4
Build
89.282.2
Connectivity
50.448.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.833.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core features a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Core is powered by the Exynos 7570 Quad chipset, whereas the Redmi 2 uses the Snapdragon 410, with both devices offering 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Redmi 2 has a lower 2 MP front camera compared to the J2 Core's 5 MP.
- The J2 Core is equipped with a 2600 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Redmi 2's 2200 mAh, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- The J2 Core runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), while the Redmi 2 operates on an older Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) with MIUI, indicating a more updated software experience for the J2 Core.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Xiaomi Redmi 2
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
Versions: SM-J260F/DS (Global); SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi 2
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
PLS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired, QC1
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)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
154 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Lavender
Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
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, 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass