Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2020).
2020 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5" · 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
RAM 1GB
Storage 16GB
Main Camera 8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Lightweight at 154g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Basic Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗ Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗ 8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Gaming Multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2020, April 27. Released 2020, April 27
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
220 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
PLS LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
154g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) support 5G?› No, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) have NFC?› No, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) does not have NFC.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) have expandable storage?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) support dual SIM?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) ship with?› The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) ships with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition).
What type of USB port does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) use?› The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) support Wi-Fi 7?› The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) has 4.2, A2DP.
