Samsung Galaxy Core II
The Samsung Galaxy Core II is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
RAM768MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 138g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 207 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, June. Released 2014, July
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
⚙️ Performance
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
207 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
138g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy Core II does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Samsung Galaxy Core II does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Core II supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Core II supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Core II has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy Core II ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Samsung Galaxy Core II uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Core II supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy Core II has 4.0, A2DP.
