Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)

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

10/22/2014 8:47 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Core 2 X Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+220 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+5"11% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+2600 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)13% Lighter

26 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

3G+ HSPA+

+19 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 Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos SM-G530H/Dual-Sim, Samsung Fortuna	Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355M/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, (Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2014	5/20/2014
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)	68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Samsung KIES • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Nature UX 2.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Grand Prime Duos (SM-G530H/DS)	Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.412W/kg (head), 0.382W/kg (body)	0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)