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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

4.1/ 10

Updated Dec 2019

Announced 2018Available
  • Network
    LTE / HSPA / GSM
  • Display
    5.0 inches · 540×960
  • Camera
    8 MP
  • Memory
    1 GB RAM
  • Battery
    2600 mAh
  • OS
    Android 8.1

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The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is a smartphone announced 2018. Key specs include a 5.0 inches display, 1 GB RAM, up to 8GB storage, a Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 chipset, a 8 MP main camera, a 2600 mAh battery, and runs Android 8.1. AppsApk rates the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core at 4.1 out of 10.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
5.0
performance
4.0
connectivity
4.0
display
4.0
design
4.0
camera
4.0
battery
4.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - J260Y/DS, J260G/DS HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - J260M/DS
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) - J260Y/DS LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 28(700) - J260M/DS LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - J260G/DS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced2018, August
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, August
BODY
Dimensions143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight154 g (5.43 oz)
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
TypePLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
ChipsetExynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720
MEMORY
Card slotmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps
Single8 MP, f/2.2, AF
SELFIE CAMERA
Single5 MP, f/2.2
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
RadioFM radio
FEATURES
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Battery TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
MISC
ColorsBlack, Gold, Lavender
ModelsSM-J260M, SM-J260Y, SM-J260G, SM-J260F, SM-J260T1
PriceAbout 109 USD

● Questions about this phone

When was the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core released?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core was announced 2018, August.
What is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core's display size?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has a 5.0 inches display with 540 x 960 pixels resolution.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core have?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core comes with 1 GB of RAM.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core have?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is available with 8GB / 1GB of internal storage.
What camera does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core have?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core features a 8 MP main camera. Specifications: 8 MP.
What is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core battery capacity?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has a 2600 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core support 5G?
No, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: GSM / HSPA / LTE.
What operating system does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core run?
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core runs Android 8.1 (full: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core at 4.1 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.

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