Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure vs Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure 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 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Price | $4,999 | $7,872 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 400 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 6 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 177 g |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Nov 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure is ahead on our rating. 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 Pure is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) | 720 x 1480 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~220 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | 2.5D curved glass screen |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 16GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 400GB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash | Autofocus, LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP | — |
| Video | Yes | — |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2600 mAh, removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.2 x 71.1 x 10.2 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in) | 160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 153 grams (5.40 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body, polycarbonate frame | Plastic body |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | 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 Pure | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Announced | August 2018 | November 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released February 2019 | Available. Released November 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure or Samsung Galaxy J4 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure or Samsung Galaxy J4 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure — Feb 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure versus Nov 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure or the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core 4/10.
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