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Samsung Galaxy Core vs Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

2.66 in
5.09 in
Samsung Galaxy Core Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Core
2.67 in
5.15 in
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
6
3.5 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
50 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial 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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User rating
41
4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.4 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

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Hardware

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Operating systemAndroid 4.1Android 5.1
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
CPU coresDual-coreQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 203Qualcomm Adreno 306
RAM memory1 GB1 GB

Display

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Screen size4.3 in4.5 in
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDLCD
Resolution800 x 480 px480 x 800 px
Pixel density217.0 ppi207.0 ppi

Rear camera

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyesyes
LED Flashyesyes

Front camera

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx2.0 Mpx

Storage

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Memory card readeryesyes
Maximum card storage64GB64GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • White
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
  • Grey

Dimensions

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Height5.09 in5.15 in
Width2.66 in2.67 in
Depth0.35 in0.35 in
Weight4.37 oz4.59 oz

Sensors

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Dual sim supportyes
  • no
  • yes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS4.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm

Cellular

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Data transmissionHSDPAHSPA+
Navigation systemGPSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyes

Battery

Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Battery capacity1800.0 mAh2000.0 mAh
Standby time500.0 h540.0 h
Talk time14.0 h13.0 h

Pros & Cons

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