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Editiorial reviews
24
4.5 out of 5
17 user ratings
5 stars
64 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3 editorial reviews
T-Mobile customers shopping in the $200 range will find a reliable, if predictable, handset that meets most expectations -- though its screen and camera quality are drawbacks.Read more
Historically, Samsung has flooded the market with smartphones across all levels and price points. The high-end Galaxy Note 4, the mid-range Galaxy Alpha,Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Avant is a decent value for 4G LTE-equipped smartphones on T-Mobile, but better options abound on the unlocked market.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
This entry-level Android smartphone walks the walk and talks the talk, but a few dollars more will buy you a better phone.Read more
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (Mobile Phone): 3.7 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
It's busy at the bottom, and the Core Prime struggles to stand out.Read more
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4.7 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
72 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
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User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
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42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
2 %
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36
3.9 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
27 %
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0 %
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4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
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Hardware

Operating systemApple iOS 10Android 4.4Android 5.1Android 4.3
CPU clock speed1.3 GHz1.2 GHz1.2 GHz1.4 GHz
CPU coresDual-coreQuad-coreQuad-coreQuad-core
CPU modelApple A6 APL0598Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226Marvell PXA1908Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
GPU modelPowerVR SGX543Qualcomm Adreno 305Vivante GC7000ULARM Mali-400
RAM memory1 GB1.5GB1 GB
  • 1 GB
  • 2 GB

Display

Screen size4.0 in4.5 in4.5 in4.8 in
Touchscreenyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDLCDLCDOLED
Resolution1136 x 640 px960 x 540 px480 x 800 px1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
N/A
IPS TFT
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density326.0 ppi245.0 ppi207.0 ppi306.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
N/A
N/A
no
Scratch resistant displayyes
N/A
N/A
yes
HDRno
N/A
N/A
no
Multi touchyesyes
N/A
yes
Screen material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0

Rear camera

Primary sensor size1/3.2"
N/A
N/A
N/A
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
N/A
30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
N/A
30.0 fps30.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
N/A
N/A
N/A
Autofocusyesyes
N/A
yes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Digital zoomyesyes
N/A
yes
Face detectionyesyes
N/A
yes
Geo-taggingyes
N/A
N/A
yes
HDR Captureyes
N/A
N/A
yes
LED Flashyesyes
N/A
yes
Panoramayesyes
N/A
yes
Touch focusyesyes
N/A
yes
Night Mode
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Smile detection
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Primary lens aperture
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.6 f
Burst Mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Front camera

Primary resolution1.2 Mpx0.3 Mpx2.0 Mpx1.9 Mpx

Storage

Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
16 GB8 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readernoyes
N/A
yes
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slotmicroSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Maximum card storage
N/A
64GB128GB64GB

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
Black
  • Black
  • White
  • Silver
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Titanium
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Plastic
N/A
Plastic
Water resistantno
N/A
N/A
no
Shock resistantno
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Height4.87 in5.23 in5.17 in5.38 in
Width2.31 in2.6 in2.69 in2.78 in
Depth0.3 in0.39 in0.31 in0.34 in
Weight3.95 oz4.83 oz4.62 oz4.69 oz

Connectivity

Dual sim supportnonoyesno
Sim card sizeNano-SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Bluetoothyesyes
N/A
yes
Bluetooth version4.04.04.04.0
Bluetooth profileA2DP
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
N/A
SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCnoyes
N/A
yes
Charging connectionLightning
N/A
USBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm3.5 mm3.5 mm
Video outputManufacturer specific
N/A
NoMHL
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A
Micro-USB
USB version
N/A
N/A
2.02.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Battery

Replaceable batterynoyes
N/A
yes
Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium ion
N/A
Lithium ion
Battery capacity1440.0 mAh2100.0 mAh2000.0 mAh2100.0 mAh
Standby time225.0 h372.0 h
N/A
830.0 h
Talk time8.0 h18.0 h10.0 h22.0 h
Fast chargingno
N/A
N/A
no
Wireless charging no
N/A
N/A
no

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