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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y) vs NGM Forward Next

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

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Compare NGM Forward Next X Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y) 11Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
IGZO

720x1280

13
MP
1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Next

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 J2 Core (SM-J260Y)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y) vs Forward Next} 12 Advantages NGM Forward Next
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT-IGZO
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2600 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4.8GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+312 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR3 / 1GB
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+12 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-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
 
ModelGalaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)Forward Next
Other model namesGalaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260YZKANZC Single-simNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Next Dual Sim
Country or region availableAustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNGM
Release date8/24/20185/1/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)66.2 x 139.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.5 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
Display typeTFT PLSTFT-IGZO
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage8GB (4.8GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
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-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours17.8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Purple
• Android Go edition
• Colors: White
• Rotate camera
• DTS Sound
• Asphalt 7 Freemium, Kingdoms and Lords Freemium, Little big city Full
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y)NGM Forward Next
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.717W/kg (head), 1.587W/kg (body)1.05W/kg (body)
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