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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) vs Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)

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

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Compare Samsung Gear Sport X Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) 20Points
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

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Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) vs Gear Sport (SM-R600)} 10 Advantages Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)27%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+5"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh8 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+67 grams (2.35 ounces)112%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
220 PPIvs+424 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

7 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
4.2 + A2DP
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
 
ModelGalaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Other model namesGalaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-SimSamsung Gear Sport R600, Samsung SM-R600
Country or region availableSouth AfricaEgyptMorocco(Global, International)
South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)
(Global, International)AustraliaUSA(Europe)
(Global, International), Australia, USA, (Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/1/201910/1/2017
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)42.9 x 44.6 millimeters (1.69 x 1.76 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)67 grams (2.35 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels360x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoTizen 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold
• Android Go edition
• Colors: Black, Blue
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Samsung Pay
• Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
• 50m waterproof
• MIL-STD-810G compliant (militar certified)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.33W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)0.349W/kg (head), 0.272W/kg (body)
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