Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) vs Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
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Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
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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
Even
Better display
Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
Lighter body
Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 1080 |
| PPI | 220 | 441 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 66.7 | 69.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 320 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 4.2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 312 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 17 h |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 143.4 | 139.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Weight (g) | 154 | 153 |
| Width (mm) | 72.1 | 71.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, April 27 | 2013, June. Released 2013, June |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, April 27 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - I9295 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) | Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) and Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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