Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Change model | ||
Model | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) |
Other model names | Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC | Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 | 4/1/2019 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in) | 71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in) |
Weight | 197 grams (6.9 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 |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 540x960 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 220 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 1000nits[peak] | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
System version | Android 14 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 | 3000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 () | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.64ยตm 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 | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + 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, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | 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 | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | 16 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | 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 | โข Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold โข Android Go edition |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) | |
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) |