Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)

CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

Display: 5" inc

Camera: 8 MP, Single

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) operating system. The phone is powered by Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 processor. It has 8 GB, 1 GB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot). The smartphone has a PLS TFT providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 66.7%. The smartphone is fueled with a 2600 mAh, Removable Li-Ion. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 8 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, proximity. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core are available in various colors such as Black, Gold, Lavender. It measures 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm and weighs 154 g.

Hardware and OS Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Operating system:	Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Processor:	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Chipset:	Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
GPU:	Mali-T720
Internal memory:	8 GB, 1 GB RAM
External memory:	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Display Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Type:	PLS TFT
Size:	5" inc
Resolution:	540 x 960 px
Protection:	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Touchscreen:	capacitive touchscreen
Screen-to-Body Ratio:	66.7%
Display area:	68.9 cm²
Display aspect ratio:	16:9 (height:width)
Pixel Density:	220 PPI
Colors:	16M
Connectivity Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
2G Network:	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network:	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - J260Y/DS, J260G/DS
4G Network:	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) - J260Y/DS
Wi-Fi:	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Network:	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM card:	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Bluetooth:	4.2, A2DP
Edge:	Yes
GPRS:	Yes
GPS:	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Speed:	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
USB:	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Camera Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Main camera:	8 MP, Single
Specs:	8 MP, AF, f/2.2
Features:	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video:	1080p@30fps
Selfie camera:	5 MP, Single
Specs:	5 MP, f/2.2
Multimedia Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
3.5 mm Jack:	Yes
Radio:	FM radio
Design Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Colors:	Black, Gold, Lavender
Dimensions:	143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight:	154 g
Battery Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Battery capacity:	2600 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Other Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
SAR:	SAR - 0.61 W/kg (head), 0.61 W/kg (body), SAR EU - 1.39 W/kg (body)
Release date:	2018, August
Sensors:	Accelerometer, proximity

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Overview

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is an entry-level smartphone that runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) operating system. It is powered by a Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 processor and Exynos 7570 Quad chipset, coupled with Mali-T720 GPU. The phone comes with 8 GB of internal storage and 1 GB of RAM, which can be expanded up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The device features a 5-inch PLS TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 66.7% and a pixel density of 220 PPI. The phone supports dual SIM cards and offers connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 4G LTE.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core sports an 8 MP rear camera with features like LED flash, HDR, and panorama mode. On the front, there is a 5 MP selfie camera for capturing self-portraits. The phone also includes a 2600 mAh removable battery for all-day usage.

Pros:
1. Affordable price point
2. Expandable storage option
3. Decent camera quality for its price range
4. Removable battery
5. Dual SIM support

Cons:
1. Limited internal storage capacity
2. Low RAM capacity may lead to performance issues with multitasking
3. Lower resolution display compared to other smartphones in the market
4. Lack of fingerprint sensor for security
5. Older microUSB port instead of USB Type-C