Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core and the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Price | $56 | $7,872 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 6 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 154 g | 177 g |
| Released | Aug 2018 | Nov 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) | 720 x 1480 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
| Protection | — | 2.5D curved glass screen |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T720 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | Autofocus, LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Yes | — |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm | 160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 154 g | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| 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 | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, August | November 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, August 24 | Available. Released November 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or Samsung Galaxy J4 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or Samsung Galaxy J4 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core — 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core versus 177 g for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or Samsung Galaxy J4 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core — Aug 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core versus Nov 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core 4/10.
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