Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SeriesGalaxy J series
First releasedAugust 24, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-08-24)
DiscontinuedApril 2019
PredecessorGalaxy J2 (2018)
SuccessorGalaxy A2 Core
RelatedGalaxy J4 Core
Compatible networks4G GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G UMTS/HSDPA 850, 2100
4G LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Form factorSlate
Dimensions143.4 mm (5.65 in) H
72.1 mm (2.84 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
Weight154 g (5.4 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 8.0.0 "Oreo Go Edition"; Samsung Experience 9.0
Current: Android 8.1.0; Samsung Experience 9.5
System-on-chipExynos 7570
CPUQuad-core (4×1.4 GHz) ARM Cortex-A53
GPUARM Mali-T720
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage8 or 16 GB
Battery2600 mAh
Charging2600mAh battery
Rear camera8 MP f/2.2
Front camera5 MP f/2.2
Display5.0", 540×960 qHD (220 ppi) IPS LCD
ConnectivityWLAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS, microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack
ModelSM-J260x
(x varies by carrier and international models)
OtherFM radio, Dual SIM (Duos models only)
WebsiteJ2 Core
References[1][2][3]

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics. It was released in August 2018 with its operating system Android 8.1.0 "Oreo". It is the first Android Go based phone by Samsung.[4][5]

Specifications

Hardware

The J2 Core is equipped with a 5.0 inch IPS 540 × 960 qHD display. It is powered by an Exynos 7570 SoC including a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with 1.4 GHz, an ARM Mali-T720 GPU with 1 GB RAM and either 8 or 16 GB internal storage.[6] It is available in Black, Gold and Lavender.[2] A slightly refreshed version was announced in April 2020 with a 8 GB option and a new Blue color replacing Lavender. It has a 8 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front camera. [7]

Software

The J2 Core ships with Android 8.1.0 "Oreo" and Samsung's Experience UI. It's a special version named Go edition which is developed for low-end smartphones.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Android Go-powered Galaxy A2 Core launched in South Africa". SamMobile. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core – Full phone specifications". gsmarena.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Samsung Unveils the Galaxy J2 Core; an Introductory Smartphone Packed with Performance". Samsung Mobile Press. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  4. ^ Bajaj, Karan (4 October 2018). "Samsung J2 Core review: Impressive battery life and design". The Economic Times.
  5. ^ "Samsung's first Android Go smartphone, Galaxy J2 Core, scorches the battery test". CatchNews.com.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core". gadgets.ndtv.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) unveiled: double the storage, still Android 8 Go". GSMArena. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
Preceded by Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
2018 		Succeeded by