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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 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 Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152) 06Points
5.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 X
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/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!

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152) vs Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+5.8"16%
Larger screen
vs5"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
182 grams (6.37 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)18%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
190 PPIvs+220 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
8GB (5GB available) / 8GB (4.8GB available)
16 million
540x960 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 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 Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
ModelGalaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Dual SIM i9152, Samsung GT-i9152Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260G/Dual-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredIndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandVietnam
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/1/20138/24/2018
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)82.4 x 162.6 millimeters (3.24 x 6.4 in)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight182 grams (6.37 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)190 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
Chipset32bit: Broadcom BCM2815564bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom VideoCore IVARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 29459 (v5)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)8GB (4.8GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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 / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/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 aperturefeature not registeredf/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 stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: 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 Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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 Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours14 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, White
• Samsung TouchWiz Nature UX
• HDR photo
• Panorama photo
• Touch focus
• WiFi dual-band

• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue
• Android Go edition

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos (GT-i9152)Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.717W/kg (head), 1.587W/kg (body)
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