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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 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 J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB) 05Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)

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 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB) vs Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+(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
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)13%
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.
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
16 million
540x960 pixels
220 PPI
5"
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
ModelGalaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy J2 Prime Duos TV G532MT (Dual-sim) 16GBGalaxy A2 Core SM-A260G/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
India
India
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date11/1/20164/1/2019
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (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 controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 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 J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
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 J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
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, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
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 autonomy12 hours16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
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, Pink
• Samsung Grace UX
• 3.5mm TV antenna
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold
• Android Go edition

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.527W/kg (head), 0.972W/kg (body)
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