| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $150.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2014, November. Released 2014, November |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Display | Type | TFT |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 57.6 cm2 (~64.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 4.5 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, f/2.6, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes (LTE models, except SM-G360BT) | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Features | Digital TV (SM-G360BT) | |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable |
| Talk time | Up to 13 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 60 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White, Gray |
| Models | SM-G360T, SM-G3606, SM-G3608, SM-G3609, SM-G360BT, SM-G360F, SM-G360FY, SM-G360G, SM-G360GY, SM-G360H, SM-G360H/D, SM-G360BT, SM-G361, SM-G361H, SM-G361F, SM-G360HU, SM-G360T1, SM-G360M, SM-G360P, SM-G360V, SM-S820L, SM-G360AZ, SM-G361HU | |
| SAR | 0.70 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.60 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 150 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance | Basemark X: 1895 |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
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
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 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 4.5 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 Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 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 2000mAh 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 Core Prime presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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