Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Price | $60 | $56 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 154 g |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Aug 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is ahead on our rating, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | PLS TFT LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | ARM Mali-T720 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in) | 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | 154 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, April | 2018, August |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, April | Available. Released 2018, August 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A2 Core or Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core — 142 g for the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core versus 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A2 Core or Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core — Apr 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core versus Aug 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core or the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 6/10.
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