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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F) 08Points
5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro X
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/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!

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F) vs Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)8%
Lighter
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
540x960 pixels
220 PPI
5"
Only digital zoom
+19 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 Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
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ModelGalaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 SM-J250FZKAXFAGalaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableSouth Africa
South Africa
South AfricaEgyptMorocco(Global, International)
South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20184/1/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold
• Samsung Pay mini
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold
• Android Go edition

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Grand Prime Pro (SM-J250F)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.513W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)
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