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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE X Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) 08Points
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core 2 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)

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!

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) vs Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+2000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)5%
Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 75 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
480x800 pixels
207 PPI
4.5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) VGA (640x480)
+14 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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
ModelGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355M/Dual-SimRogers Samsung Galaxy S2 4G LTE SGH-i727R, Samsung Celox
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanada
Canada
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/20/201411/6/2011
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)69.9 x 130.9 millimeters (2.75 x 5.15 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI207 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (14GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1700/2100/2600 (Bands 1,4,7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Nature UX 2.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• HAC M3/T3
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Galaxy S2 LTE (SGH-i727R)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)0.3W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)0.197W/kg (head)
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