Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
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| Brand | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
Series | Samsung Galaxy J |
First released | April 27, 2020 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2018) |
| GSM / HSPA / 4G LTE | |
| Slate | |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue |
| Dimensions | 143.4 mm (5.65 in) H 72.1 mm (2.84 in) W 8.9 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Weight | 154 g (5.4 oz) |
| Android Oreo (Go edition) | |
| Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB eMMC 5.0 |
| microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB | |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh Li-ion (removable) |
| Rear camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Display | 5.0 in (127 mm) PLS LCD 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP GPS (with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS) Micro-USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Model | SM-J260FU, SM-J260GU, SM-J260MU |
| References | [1] |
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) is a refeshed version of the J2 Core and low-end smartphone manufactured and branded by Samsung. It was released on April 27, 2020 in India.[2][3]
Specifications
[edit]Hardware
[edit]The device features a 5.0-inch PLS TFT LCD display with a qHD resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and a 16:9 aspect ratio (~220 ppi density). It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) chipset, consisting of a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and a Mali-T720 GPU. Unlike the 2018 model, which came with 8 GB of storage, the 2020 edition is equipped with 16 GB of internal eMMC 5.0 storage and 1 GB of RAM. The storage is expandable via a dedicated microSDXC slot.[4]
Cameras
[edit]The phone has a single 8 MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture, autofocus, and an LED flash. It supports HDR and panorama modes and is capable of recording video at 1080p at 30fps. The front-facing "selfie" camera is a 5 MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
Battery and connectivity
[edit]The Galaxy J2 Core (2020) is powered by a removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery. It was claimed that the device lasts about 14 to 15 hours.[3]
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS (with A-GPS, GLONASS, and BDS), and a microUSB 2.0 port with USB On-The-Go support. It also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and an FM radio.
Software
[edit]The device launched with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), a version of Android optimized for low-end smartphones with optimized Google apps.[5] Also, it was available with Android Pie mobile OS.[6]
Design
[edit]The phone measures 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm and weighs 154 grams. It is constructed with a glass front, a plastic back, and a plastic frame. It was made available in three colors: Black, Gold, and Blue.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) launched with Android 8 Go". Gizchina. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) launched: Price, specs and more". The Times of India. 27 April 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 Now Official". GadgetPilipinas. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ Talwar, Sushant (29 April 2020). "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) launched in India: Price, features and everything you need to know". India Today. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ Q., Abdul (28 April 2020). "Samsung refreshes its Galaxy J2 Core Android Go Edition phone". TechRadar. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
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