Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2019 9:12 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro X Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+2600 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.8GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)8% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+294 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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.

26 Common items in both devices

1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT PLS

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+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 J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260F/Dual-sim	Galaxy J3 2017 SM-J330F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, United Arab Emirates	Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Turkey
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/24/2018	7/1/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)	70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4.8GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Lavender • Android Go edition	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, White • 2.5D curved glass screen • Samsung Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)	Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J330F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.933W/kg (head), 1.587W/kg (body)	0.658W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)