Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J4 vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2019 9:20 PM, updated: 3/23/2020 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+267 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 13MP160% 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	vs	LED flash
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)23% Lighter
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

24 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.9 (aperture)

+17 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 J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J4 J400F/Dual-sim, SM-J400FZKDINS	Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, (Global, International)	India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	4/1/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)	71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-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 controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
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 J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
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 J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
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, Orchid Gray	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.356W/kg (head), 1.492W/kg (body)	0.527W/kg (head), 0.972W/kg (body)