Updated : Jun 04, 2019, 7:17 AM

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Full Specifications

Released · Aug 24, 2018

Samsung Exynos 7 Quad

Android 8.0 Oreo

This device is also known as Samsung SM-J260G/DS

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Design
Dimensions	5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 inches 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.99 mm
Weight	5.43 oz (154.0 g)
Materials	Back: Plastic
Keys	Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors	Black, Gold, Blue

Display
Size	5.0-inch
Resolution	960x540px, 16:9 ratio, 220 PPI
Technology	TFT
Screen-to-body	66.57 %
Colors	16 777 216
Features	Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip	Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14 nm)
Processor	Quad-core 1400 MHz ARM Cortex-A53
GPU	Mali-T720 MP1
RAM	1GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage	8GB, available to use: 4.9 GB
Storage expansion	microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS	Android (8.0 Oreo)

Battery
Capacity	2600 mAh
Type	Li - Ion

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	8 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/4" Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash	LED
Video recording	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Video calling, Video sharing
Front	5 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	4.2
Wi-Fi	802.11 b,g,n Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Location	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Sensors	Accelerometer
Other	VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring	Wireless screen share
Radio	FM

Cellular
4G (FDD)	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
4G (TDD)	Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed	LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA
Dual SIM	Yes
SIM type	Micro SIM

Phone Features
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Buyers information
In The Box	Data Cable, Travel Adaptor, User Manual

Availability
Officially announced	Aug 24, 2018

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