OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 9:47 AM, updated: 11/30/2021 5:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X OnePlus Nord (128GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) Compare OnePlus Nord X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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31 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+409 PPI86% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.44"29% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP12 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4115 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)30% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Other model names	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z	Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Angola, Mozambique, Turkey
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	4/1/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)	71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.44" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	OxygenOS 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4115 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)