Samsung Galaxy J vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy J
Better display
Samsung Galaxy J
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 540 |
| PPI | 441 | 220 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 71.9 | 66.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Mali-T720 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 | Exynos 7570 Quad |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.3 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 3GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 137 | 143.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 154 |
| Width (mm) | 70 | 72.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, December. Released 2013, December | 2018, August. Released 2018, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - J260Y/DS, J260G/DS |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 8 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 - J260Y/DS |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy J reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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