Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
BrandSamsung Electronics
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
Series
Samsung Galaxy J
First released
April 27, 2020
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy J2 Core (2018)
GSM / HSPA / 4G LTE
Slate
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue
Dimensions143.4 mm (5.65 in) H
72.1 mm (2.84 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
Weight154 g (5.4 oz)
Android Oreo (Go edition)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage16 GB eMMC 5.0
microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB
Battery2,600 mAh Li-ion (removable)
Rear camera8 MP, f/2.2, AF
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP, f/2.2
Display5.0 in (127 mm) PLS LCD
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
SoundLoudspeaker, 3.5mm jack
ConnectivityWi-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
ModelSM-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

Hardware

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

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

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

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

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

  1. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) launched with Android 8 Go". Gizchina. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  3. 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.
  4. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 Now Official". GadgetPilipinas. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Q., Abdul (28 April 2020). "Samsung refreshes its Galaxy J2 Core Android Go Edition phone". TechRadar. Retrieved 29 April 2026.