Samsung Galaxy J2 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi Go
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core and the Xiaomi Redmi Go, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Price | $56 | $5,625 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 154 g | 137 g |
| Released | Aug 2018 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Go is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Go 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | 380 nits typical brightness, capacitive, multi-touch, scratch resistant |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card Slot | — | Dedicated microSDXC (supports up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP |
| Features | LED flash | f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, HDR, autofocus, scene recognition, real-time filters |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP |
| Video | Yes | 720p |
| Features | — | f/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR, HD Calling support, beauty mode |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | 5W wired (5V/1A) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 154 g | 137 g (4.83 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with a dedicated microSD slot |
| Build | — | Polycarbonate unibody construction, plastic back |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| 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 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | 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 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Core | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, August | January 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, August 24 | Available. Released February 2019. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core versus 3,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — Aug 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core versus Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core or the Xiaomi Redmi Go rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Go 7/10.
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