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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F) 03Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F) vs Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.8GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+386 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.7"14%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
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) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3600 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+13 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 J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
ModelGalaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model namesGalaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260F Single-simSamsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region availableIrelandTurkey
Ireland, Turkey
(Global, International)AlgeriaAustraliaIsraelTurkey
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/24/20181/13/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (4.8GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 850/900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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, Lavender
• Android Go edition
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Metal body
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Fast battery charging
• ANT+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.933W/kg (head), 1.587W/kg (body)0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
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