Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) vs Samsung Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core vs Samsung Galaxy A06 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2025 3:53 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:38 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A06 X Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)190% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+262 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.7"56% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 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
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+25W4 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Core GT-i8260, Samsung GT-i8260	Galaxy A06 4G SM-A065M Single-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/13/2013	8/22/2024, Announced: 8/16/2024
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in)	77.3 x 167.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.59 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	262 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	Samsung TouchWiz	One UI 6 / 7
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 182065 (v9), 247669 (v10) Geekbench: 1273 (v5), 1276 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available) eMMC 4.41	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework	• Colors: Blue, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)	Galaxy A06 (SM-A065M 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.82W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered