Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W
The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W 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" · 132.9 x 66.3 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
RAM5GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 137g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,100 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 245 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, November. Released 2014, November
⚙️ Performance
RAM
5GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
137g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132.9 x 66.3 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W has 4.0, A2DP.
