Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core was announced in 2018, August With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio) PLS LCD, Powered by Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) and running Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, f/2.2, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - J260Y/DS, J260G/DS
  • Note: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - J260G/DS
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 - J260Y/DS
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2018, August
  • Status: Available. Released 2018, August

Body

  • Dimensions: 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
  • Weight: 154 g (5.43 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: PLS LCD
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Platform

  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
  • Chipset: Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T720

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/2.2, AF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.2
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable

Misc

  • Colors: Black, Gold, Lavender
  • Models: SM-J260M, SM-J260Y, SM-J260G, SM-J260F, SM-J260T1, SM-J260A, SM-J260AZ, SM-S260DL
  • SAR: 0.61 W/kg (head)     0.61 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 1.39 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 120 EUR