Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
#4496
Tecno Spark CM
#5031Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
Tecno Spark CM
Performance
53.149.3
Camera
27.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.125.2
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
51.744.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.029.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J4 Core features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, while the Tecno Spark CM has a slightly smaller 5.7-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the J4 Core is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.4 GHz, compared to the Mediatek MT6737 in the Spark CM, which runs at 1.3 GHz; both have 16GB of storage but differ in RAM, with the Spark CM offering 2GB versus the J4 Core's 1GB.
- The camera capabilities are notably different, as the Spark CM has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, while the J4 Core features an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the J4 Core at 3300 mAh compared to the Spark CM's 3050 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the J4 Core runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more recent experience than the Spark CM's Android 7.0 Nougat.
- Build quality is comparable, with the J4 Core being slightly bulkier and heavier than the Spark CM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
Tecno Spark CM
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Versions: SM-J410F/DS (Global); SM-J410G/DS (LATAM)
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
152.2 x 71.7 x 5.6 mm (5.99 x 2.82 x 0.22 in)
Weight
177 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.65 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity