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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs Samsung Galaxy S3

2.67 in
5.15 in
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
2.78 in
5.38 in
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy S3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
It's busy at the bottom, and the Core Prime struggles to stand out.Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is a compact Android phone for Verizon Wireless users that reaches its low cost through limited internal storage and lots of bloatware.Read more
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
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23
4.7 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
72 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.4 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 4.3
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.4 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306ARM Mali-400
RAM memory1 GB
  • 1 GB
  • 2 GB

Display

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Screen size4.5 in4.8 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDOLED
Resolution480 x 800 px1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density207.0 ppi306.0 ppi
Dual screen supportnono
Scratch resistant displaynoyes
HDRnono

Rear camera

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyesyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps30.0 fps
Autofocusyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx1.9 Mpx

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Internal storage8 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage64GB64GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Titanium
  • White
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Water resistantnono
Shock resistantnono

Dimensions

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Height5.15 in5.38 in
Width2.67 in2.78 in
Depth0.35 in0.34 in
Weight4.59 oz4.69 oz

Sensors

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes

Other features

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
FM radioyesyes

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Dual sim support
  • no
  • yes
no
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiednoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • OPP
  • PBAP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyesyes
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.02.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)noyes
Video outputNoMHL

Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
  • DC-HSDPA
  • HSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyes
3G UMTSyesyes
4G LTEyes
  • no
  • yes

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy S3Samsung Galaxy S3
Replaceable batteryyesyes
Battery capacity2000.0 mAh2100.0 mAh
Standby time540.0 h830.0 h
Talk time13.0 h22.0 h
Fast chargingnono
Wireless charging nono

Pros & Cons

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