For the first time a Samsung phone offers the Go Edition of Android OS and that was ushered in by the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core. In line with every other entry level smartphones, the features offered are basic.
Suitable for beginner users, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is optimised to make its performance smoother and faster. The build is sturdy and it’s design too is good enough for a smartphone is its calibre. Not entirely meant for heavy lifting, the smartphone handles day to day tasks of watching videos, social media and surfing the web quite well.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Key Specs and Features
- 5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 540 x 960 (220 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
- Quad-core Exynos 7570 CPU with 1GB RAM
- 8GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- 2, 600 mAh removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core comes with a nice sturdy plastic build with a smooth finish that shimmers in light. The edges are rounded and you can see the camera at the center with a flash at the bottom.
Also, the back is removable to reveal a dual SIM slot and a dedicated memory card space and speaker placed to the right of camera. You can get the smartphone in Gold, Blue or Black depending on your taste.
There is not much of a display here to impress you considering the resolution and size of the display. At the top and bottom, you will find a rather large chunk of bezel which is unconventional in modern day smartphones. The 5.0-inch size of the smartphone’s display a is a bit on the low as well as the resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
Battery and Camera
A similar budget story to what most of the bottom shelve smartphones have has regards their battery is what the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core have. The battery is removable and has a capacity of 2, 600mAh which is enough for the day.if usage is kept minimal.
For occasional shots in broad daylight, you can count on the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core to deliver an okay quality according to its level. The rear 8MP camera captures decent pictures in good conditions while the 5MP front camera Is not so good.
Hardware and Software
At the heart of it all, you will find Samsung’s own chipset , although low tier, it still gets the job done. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core features an Exynos 7570 with four cores clocking to keep things going smoothly and a Mali-T720 GPU to get graphics going.
There’s a 1GB RAM on the snartphobe and a storage space of 8GB expandable to 256GB.. Unlike other Android Go Editions smartphones, there is Samsung Experience UI on top of the Android 8.1 Oreo
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Price and Availability
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core price in Nigeria ranges from 33,100 Naira to 41,000 Naira depending on your location. The smartphone is available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. You can buy the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core at leading online stores and Samsung stores near you.
You may also be interested in the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy C5, the Samsung Galaxy C7, the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
- Processor: Quad-core MediaTek MT6580WP
- GPU: Mali-T720
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold, Blue
- Dimension: 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 154g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 540 x 960 pixels (220 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 9MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 2, 600mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
