Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) 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 J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Price | $56 | $56 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 153 g | 154 g |
| Released | Jan 2018 | Aug 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is ahead on ram (max), storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is ahead on our rating.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | PLS TFT LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat (32-bit) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | ARM Mali-T720 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | — | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in) | 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 153 g (5.4 oz) | 154 g |
| Build | Plastic body | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) (Duos models only) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|
| Announced | January 2018 | 2018, August |
| Status | Available. Discontinued April 4, 2019. | Available. Released 2018, August 24 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus 1 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) — 153 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy J2 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core — Jan 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) versus Aug 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) or the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 6/10.
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