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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)

2.4 NeoScore #5971 of 6247

Launched April 2020

Overview

NeoScore

2.4

#5971 of 6247

Design & display
4.4
Performance & hardware
1.3
Camera
2.5
Connectivity
3.5
Battery & charging
1.5

Strengths

  • At 154 g, it is among the lightest phones of its time.

Weak points

  • The 2,600 mAh battery is among the smallest of its time.
  • Its 5 W charging is among the slowest of its time.
  • Its 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage are among the most limited of its time.
Display
5″PLS LCD540 × 960 px
Design
154 g72.1 mm143.4 mm8.9 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425Quad-Core1 GB RAM16 GB
Battery
2,600 mAh5 W
Cameras
8 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 8

Editorial report

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) technical sheet

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) suits basic phone use, but its 2,600 mAh battery is among the smallest of its time. This compact phone pairs a 5-inch PLS LCD display with Android 8, and its 154 g weight puts it among the lightest phones of the period.

The display has 220 ppi, among the lowest pixel densities of its time. That is a notable limitation for anyone who prioritizes a detailed screen. Its 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage are also among the most limited configurations of the period. Storage is expandable, and the processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425.

The 8 MP rear camera resolution and f/2.2 aperture are each among the weakest of their time for those respective specifications. Video recording reaches 1080p at 30 fps, and an LED flash is included. The removable battery charges at 5 W, among the slowest rates of its time. Connectivity includes dual Micro-SIM with Dual SIM Dual Standby, LTE, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou. There is also an FM radio and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Its overall NeoScore is 2.4, placing it among the weakest phones launched around the same time. It may suit someone looking for a lightweight phone for basic tasks, provided the limited battery capacity, display density and memory are acceptable.

Technical index

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2.35 /10

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Galaxy J2 Core (2020)

Design & display

4.4

Display Technology PLS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 220 ppi
2.6
Display Features PLS LCD, Touchscreen
0.0
Weight 154 g
10.0
Usable Surface 66.7 %
2.5
Body Thickness 8.9 mm
6.2

Performance & hardware

1.3

RAM Capacity 1 GB
1.0
Storage Type eMMC 5.0
1.5
Processor Process Size 28 nm
1.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 16 GB
1.0
Maximum CPU Clock 1.4 GHz
2.0

Camera

2.5

Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 8 Mpx
3.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Manual White Balance, Touch Focus
0.0

Connectivity

3.5

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG
0.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
6.5
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
2.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2
3.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
6.0
SIM Configurations Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

1.5

Battery Capacity 2,600 mAh
2.5
Fast Charge Power 5 W
1.0
Battery Features Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable
0.0

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Design & display
4.35
Performance & hardware
1.27
Camera
2.5
Connectivity
3.5
Battery & charging
1.48
NeoScore rank
#5971 / 6247

Samsung

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 308
Storage Type
eMMC 5.0
Maximum CPU Clock
1.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
16 GB
CPU Description
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Processor Type
Quad-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
1 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Body Thickness
8.9 mm
Body Width
72.1 mm
Body Height
143.4 mm
Weight
154 g
Usable Surface
66.7 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
2,600 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
5 W
Battery Features
Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Technology
PLS LCD
Display Diagonal
5″
Display Horizontal Resolution
540 px
Display Vertical Resolution
960 px
Display Pixel Density
220 ppi
Display Features
PLS LCD, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 8
OS Family
Android
OS Version
8
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG
USB Version
microUSB
SAR American Head
0.99 W/kg

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
SM-J260GU, SM-J260GU/DS, SM-J260FU, SM-J260MU

Galaxy J2 Core (2020)

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Manual White Balance, Touch Focus
2

Front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2

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