Lenovo A5 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo A5 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/15/2019 9:46 AM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X Lenovo A5 (32GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) Compare Lenovo A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Lenovo A5 (32GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1440 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+295 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+5.45"9% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)4% Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10% Thinner
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
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Model	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Other model names	联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260M/Dual-sim
Country or region available	China	Brazil, Uruguay
Brand	Lenovo	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	8/24/2018
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.45" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Plastic body • ZUI 3.9	• Colors: Black, Silver, Gold • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered