Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Price | $56 | $4,999 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 400 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 154 g | — |
| Released | Aug 2018 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure is ahead on storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | PLS TFT LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~220 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T720 | Mali-T720 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 16GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 400GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Modules | — | 5 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Li-Po 2600 mAh, removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm | 142.2 x 71.1 x 10.2 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in) |
| Weight | 154 g | 153 grams (5.40 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Build | — | Plastic body, polycarbonate frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, August | August 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, August 24 | Available. Released February 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure — Aug 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core versus Feb 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure 5/10.
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