| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $120.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 270 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
|
| Launch | Announced | 2019, April. Released 2019, April |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM |
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
|
| Display | Type | PLS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, 50% in 30 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Gold |
| Models | SM-A260F, SM-A260G | |
| SAR EU | 0.53 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 120 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2600mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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