Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Added: 08.27.18 | Updated: 01.19.22
  • Model: Galaxy J2 Core
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.61 out of 5 (31 votes)
  • Price: 100 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2018
  • Dimensions: 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm
  • Weight: 154 g
  • Chipset: Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 8 GB
  • Screen: PLS TFT 5 inches
  • Battery: 2600 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 8MP
  • Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Other names

Versions: SM-J260M/DS (LATAM); SM-J260Y/DS (Philippines); SM-J260G/DS (India)

Launch date

2018, August

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core PricePrice

First price

100 EUR

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.65 in (143.4 mm)

Width

2.84 in ( 72.1 mm)

Depth

0.35 in ( 8.9 mm)

Weight

5.43 oz (154 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Black, Gold, Lavender

Case

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core screenScreen

Technology PLS TFT
Size

5 in

Screen Area

68.9 cm2

Resolution

540 x 960 px

Points per inch

220 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

66.7%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)

CPU

- Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

- Mali-T720

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

8 GB, 1 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, AF, f/2.2

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/2.2

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - J260Y/DS, J260G/DS 
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - J260M/DS
-4G - LTE 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
SIM Card Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU 1.39 W/kg (body)    
SAR 0.61 W/kg (head)     0.61 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

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

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2600 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score54943 (Position 1085 out of 1146)
Antutu 7 Score37852 (Position 944 out of 2128)

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core105 (Position 1824 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core268 (Position 1846 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core698 (Position 544 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1598 (Position 706 out of 1022)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Review of Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core hit the market in the late summer of 2018 and immediately caught the attention of budget smartphone fans. The Korean manufacturer offered a device based on the simplified version of the operating system - Android Go. It was developed specifically for devices with low performance. With what this model is worth considering it , you can learn in the following lines.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy J2 Core cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 100 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core come out?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core mobile was launched on in these colors: Black, Gold, Lavender.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy J2 Core ?

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has dimensions of Height: 143.4 mm Width: 72.1 mm Thickness: 8.9 mm and weighs approximately 154 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 540 x 960 px at a pixel density of 220 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy J2 Core have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is available with internal memory of 8 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, AF, f/2.2 and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.2 and features like