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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) 05Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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01Point Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure X
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)

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34 Common items in both devices
154 grams (5.39 ounces)
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
16 million
540x960 pixels
220 PPI
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
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ModelGalaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Other model namesCricket Galaxy J2 Pure SM-J260AZKAAIO, Galaxy J2 2018Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260F/Dual-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, United Arab Emirates
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/20198/24/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUQuad-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 29459 (v5)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4.8GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 66, 71)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
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 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot 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 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/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, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours14 hours
Standby325 hours (13.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/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
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Black, Gold, Lavender
• Android Go edition

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.933W/kg (head), 1.587W/kg (body)
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