Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Series Galaxy J series
ModelSM-J260x
(x varies by carrier and international models)
Compatible networks 4G 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 releasedAugust 24, 2018;5 years ago (2018-08-24)
DiscontinuedApril 2019
Predecessor Galaxy J2 (2018)
Successor Galaxy A2 Core
Related Galaxy J4 Core
Type Smartphone
Form factor Slate
Dimensions143.4 mm (5.65 in) H
72.1 mm (2.84 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
Mass154 g (5.4 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 8.0.0 "Oreo Go Edition"; Samsung Experience 9.0
Current: Android 8.1.0; Samsung Experience 9.5
System-on-chip Exynos 7570
CPU Quad-core (4×1.4 GHz) ARM Cortex-A53
GPU ARM Mali-T720
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage8 or 16 GB
Battery2600 mAh
Charging2600mAh battery
Display5.0", 540×960 qHD (220 ppi) IPS LCD
Rear camera8 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]

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]

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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. It has a 8 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front camera. [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.

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Preceded by Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
2018
Succeeded by