Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is a smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics. It was released in August 2018 with its operating system Android 8.1.0 "Oreo". It is the first Android Go based phone by Samsung.[4][5]
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Series | Galaxy J series |
| Model | SM-J260x (x varies by carrier and international models) |
| Compatible networks | 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 3G UMTS/HSDPA 850, 2100 4G LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| First released | August 24, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Galaxy J2 (2018) |
| Successor | Galaxy A2 Core |
| Related | Galaxy J4 Core |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 143.4 mm (5.65 in) H 72.1 mm (2.84 in) W 8.9 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Mass | 154 g (5.4 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 8.1.0 "Oreo"; Samsung Experience Current: Android 9.0 "Pie"; One UI |
| System on chip | Exynos 7570 |
| CPU | Quad-core (4×1.4 GHz) ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T720 |
| Memory | 1 or 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 or 16 GB |
| Battery | 2600 mAh |
| Display | 5.0", 540×960 qHD (220 ppi) IPS LCD |
| Rear camera | 8 MP f/2.2 |
| Front camera | 5 MP f/2.2 |
| Connectivity | WLAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS, microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Other | FM radio, Dual SIM (Duos models only) |
| Website | J2 Core |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Specifications
Hardware
The J2 Core is equipped with a 5.0 inch IPS 540 × 960 qHD display. It is powered by an Exynos 7570 SoC including a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with 1.4 GHz, an ARM Mali-T720 GPU with 1 GB RAM and either 8 or 16 GB internal storage.[6] It is available in Black, Gold and Lavender.[2] A slightly refreshed version was announced in April 2020 with no 8 GB option and a new Blue color replacing Lavender.[7]
Software
The J2 Core ships with Android 8.1.0 "Oreo" and Samsung's Experience UI. It's a special version named Go edition which is developed for low-end smartphones. In January 2019 Samsung announced an update to Android 9.0 "Pie" including One UI which became available in April 2019.[8]
See also
References
- "Android Go-powered Galaxy A2 Core launched in South Africa". SamMobile. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core – Full phone specifications". gsmarena.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- "Samsung Unveils the Galaxy J2 Core; an Introductory Smartphone Packed with Performance". Samsung Mobile Press. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- Bajaj, Karan (4 October 2018). "Samsung J2 Core review: Impressive battery life and design" – via The Economic Times.
- "Samsung's first Android Go smartphone, Galaxy J2 Core, scorches the battery test". CatchNews.com.
- "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core". gadgets.ndtv.com. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) unveiled: double the storage, still Android 8 Go". GSMArena. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "Samsung confirms Android Pie update for upcoming Galaxy M10 and M20". SamMobile. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
External links
| Preceded by Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) |
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2018 |
Succeeded by Samsung Galaxy A2 Core |