| Physical features | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Model | Xperia Z2 (3G) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 L50w, Sony Xperia Z2 HSPA, Sony Sirius | Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) Single-sim SM-J260M |
| Country or region available | feature not registered |  
(Latin America), Argentina |
| Brand | Sony | Samsung |
| Release date | March, 2014 | August, 2018 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in) | 72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in) |
| Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Operating system | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14nm) |
| CPU processor | 2.3Ghz Quad-Core Krait 400 | 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 8GB (4.8GB available)
eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 540x960 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 220 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Calling | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 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/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
| 2ª camera | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | 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 |
| Multimedia | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, White, Purple
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 X-Reality
- Sony TRILUMINOS display
- 3D Surround Sound
- Sony Clear Audio+
- HD Voice
- Miracast
- WiFi direct
- WiFi hotspot
- ANT+ support
- IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
- Java framework | - Colors: Black, Silver, Gold, Lavender
- Android Go edition
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 1140 minutes | 19 hours | 0.8 day | 840 minutes | 14 hours | 0.6 day |
| Standby | 44400 minutes | 740 hours | 30.8 days | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.61W/kg (head) | 0.61W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |