Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 2:51 AM, updated: 11/2/2021 11:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
+2GB LPDDR3100% 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)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+270 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)45% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M/Dual-SIM (32GB + 2GB RAM)	Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Paraguay	South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/27/2021	4/1/2019
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
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	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
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	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired 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
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
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: Black, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)