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Core 2, the characteristics of which will be presented in today's review, is a budget solution from the South Korean company. In the Russian Federation, as of 2015, the cost of the device was 7,500 rubles. After almost a full year, it dropped to 7,000 rubles. You can purchase 2, the characteristics of which raise a number of questions not only among those who want to purchase the device, but also among those who have already purchased it, in some stores. For example, in the MTS retail network.

Brief information

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 G355H, the characteristics of which are soberly assessed by experts as three plus, is a typical representative of the budget class and has a 4.5-inch screen. A small device that can fit in one palm. At the same time, it will be quite convenient to operate with it in the sense that the thumb can freely reach any point of the display, right to the very corners. The developers, of course, screwed up the resolution. However, more on that later. What awaits us on board is a not entirely fresh, but quite working version of the operating system of the Android family. This is version 4.4. With battery life, not everything is as good as we would like. The same can be said about the camera with a resolution of five megapixels. The entire set of necessary communications is present, with the exception of the 4G LTE module.

Design

Samsung Galaxy Core 2, the characteristics of which can be found above, shows us the continuation of the design line that the specialists of the South Korean company are pursuing. In some ways, they decided to break away from their traditions by abandoning the rectangular shapes. You can notice that the edges of the device are rounded. Well, this is a very good solution, and there can be no complaints regarding this parameter. The phone fits neatly, tightly, and reliably in your hand, but all this is only under normal conditions. If your hands get sweaty or wet from water, the device tends to slip out of your hands, which is not good.

Manufacturing materials

Samsung Galaxy Core 2, the characteristics of which we presented at the beginning of the article, is made of plastic and metal. More precisely, its front panel is made from the latter material. Actually, that’s why the output feels somewhat massive. Nevertheless, calling this model a “brick” is very, very difficult. And this has to do with a number of weight and size factors. In principle, there should be no complaints about this item. Go ahead. The back cover of the smartphone is made of plastic with a soft-touch coating. It seems to be a good practical solution that is used almost everywhere. However, there are pitfalls here. It was said earlier that the phone seems to be lying securely. But as soon as you touch it with wet hands, the reliability of the hold begins to rapidly decline.

Minuses

Another drawback of the back cover is the fact that its lower part begins to wear over time. And this is very noticeable from the outside. So that the buyer does not think that everything is very bad, we can cite one advantage that should at least compensate for the listed disadvantages, because it is unlikely to be possible to cover them with a positive outcome. The back cover has a corrugated surface. This will save the buyer from fingerprints and scratches.

Controls

The front side of the characteristics of which, in some respects, contradict each other, will be shown to us by the screen itself. It has a diagonal of 4.5 inches. At the top is the sound speaker grille, to the right of it is the front camera peephole. Under the speaker there is an inscription Samsung, to the right - Duos. Yes, the device supports two SIM cards. Navigation buttons are located below the screen. Two of them (“Back” and “Application list”) are touch-sensitive, and the “Home” key, located in the middle, is mechanical. Over a long period of use, the paint has not peeled off the sensor elements, for which we thank the developers.

Parties

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos, the characteristics of which appeared on the international network even before the presentation and release of the device, has a paired volume and sound mode control key on the left side, and a lock button on the right side. As we see, unlike the same, these elements are spaced on different sides. However, there should be no complaints about this, since operating the device does not become less comfortable. Note that none of the keys have any play. The device is well assembled and does not creak when twisted. There is a drawback in the case, which concerns the chrome plating (edging): it will wear off, and at an active pace.

Display

In this regard, the budget segment of the South Korean company has not pleased many users for a long time. We can see the same thing in the case of the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H, the characteristics of which will be given below. So, we have a 4.5-inch screen installed. This is a TFT matrix. In fact, IPS would fit here. But the developers decided in their own way, probably due to the low battery capacity (less than 2,000 milliamps per hour). Yes, indeed, there are savings. However, we will have to pay for this by being unable to read text in bright sunlight. The picture fades very noticeably. By the way, there is no light sensor, which means that the brightness level will have to be adjusted manually. The screen resolution is 480 by 800 pixels. After some time of use, the sensor will begin to behave inappropriately and take on a life of its own. When just one drop of water gets in, the device starts randomly opening and closing applications, dialing numbers and writing messages.

Hardware platform and performance

The Samsung G355H Galaxy Core 2 Duos, the specifications of which quickly appeared in all specialized publications, is equipped with a quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz and 768 megabytes of RAM. The operating system of the Android family, version 4.4, is already on board. Not the best option, but it's perfect for such a mediocre filling. Sometimes it seems that something simpler is needed, because the interface begins to work not quite smoothly, in jerks. The phone is not suitable for demanding games. You can open several applications at the same time, but they must be simple programs. Otherwise, “brakes” may begin.

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H: characteristics from users and reviews

In general, the phone does not deserve special attention. In the price category where the device is located, there are a sufficient number of more productive and pleasant analogues. A lot of users complain about the smartphone camera. If the main module shoots even more or less acceptable in good lighting conditions, then the front camera is a complete horror. It is difficult to highlight any positive qualities of the device. One could say that this is a good workhorse for surfing the Internet, but this is prevented by a not very high-quality 3G module and a low battery charge. If you actively use social networks, the device will turn off after lunch.

Just a year ago, dual-SIM smartphones accounted for at most a quarter of the smartphones presented in Ukraine (according to the database on qp.ua). By mid-2013, their number was almost half, and in terms of equipment, the oldest models with support for two SIM cards are already two steps away from the top segment. However, the largest number of offers can still be found in the mid-low price segment. Here, mainly second-tier brands have actively tried, filling the 1500-2500 UAH segment with interesting, but rapidly replacing each other models, and of the A-brands, only Sony does not show much interest in supporting two SIM cards. LG offers its L line smartphones in two versions, differing from each other not only in the number of SIM slots, but also in the shape of the case. At the end of last year, HTC released Desire SV, an interesting, but so far the only dual-sim model that has managed to fall in price to the price category that interests us. Samsung presented as many as three models (and all duos) in the above-mentioned segment in 2013, which more than openly hints at demand. These are the Galaxy Ace 3 with a 4-inch screen (review) and the Galaxy Win (review) with a 4.7-inch display and Galaxy Core. Something between them in size (4.3-inch display), price and equipment. This is what we will be talking about in this review.

Specifications

Like the Samsung Galaxy Win, the Galaxy Core runs Android 4.1.2 out of the box. The model was presented a little earlier than the younger Galaxy Ace 3, apparently because it received an earlier version of the operating system. Let's hope that the update is not far off, although there is no big grief in Android 4.1, the difference between both versions is small, but the updated TouchWiz for Jelly Bean 4.2.2 is even more convenient, and some of its functions are no longer missing when returning to the old version. For user data, the smartphone has 8 GB of internal memory, which is unusually good for an inexpensive device. The heart of the smartphone is a dual-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 processor, and the graphics are Adreno 203. For its price category and for a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels, this solution looks normal and predictable. By the way, according to the characteristics mentioned above, the smartphone is identical to its closest competitors LG Optimus L7 II Dual and HTC Desire SV (though the latter costs a little more than both).

Appearance

You can't expect any surprises from Samsung designers. The manufacturer's features are clearly visible in the smartphone. The case is not compact for its size, but it fits well in the hand. Of course, today a 4.3-inch display is no longer called large. In addition, Samsung was among the first manufacturers of large-diagonal smartphones to realize that the location of the screen lock button on the right would be more convenient than on the top.

The only surprise for me was the color of the plastic of the case. We tested the blue Core. It looks fresh, interesting and much cooler than the faceless Chinese Fly or the glossy and therefore tacky Prestigio smartphones - that is, smartphones that are presented in the same price category as the Core and also have support for two SIM cards. It seems to me that this is the first time in my history on gg When I consider the design of a Samsung smartphone's body to be an advantage of the model. The only disappointing thing is the tendency of both the case and the smartphone screen to collect fingerprints. Well, in terms of the nobility of materials, the case is still inferior to HTC, but it’s already boring to raise this eternal topic of plastic vs everything else again. The gallery below contains photos of the appearance of the Galaxy Core. In several pictures next to it is a Samsung Galaxy Win, owner of a 4.7-inch display.

It is noteworthy that the use of micro SIM cards has already reached the middle segment of Samsung smartphones. In Galaxy Core, both slots are designed for this format.

Screen

I have two feelings about the Galaxy Core screen. By today's standards, it is considered grainy - but Samsung's 2012 flagship device, Galaxy S II, had exactly the same screen: 4.3-inch, with a resolution of 480x800 pixels, 217 ppi. Except that the technology was different - Samsung uses Super AMOLED displays for flagship smartphones, and TFT for simple models. This display looks normal even against the background of IPS displays in Chinese smartphones in the same price category, if you do not take into account the fact that they usually have a higher resolution. In bright sunlight, the Galaxy Core display feels good and remains readable. For clarity, I provide photographic evidence. The photo below shows the Samsung Galaxy Gore, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini on a fine summer day in direct sunlight.

Although, by the way, measurements with our colorimeter did not show the best result: 330.37 cd/m2 - this is a confident “average”.

In terms of other indicators (color temperature, color gamut, color accuracy) - the same parsley. The smartphone does not shine, but it demonstrates quite typical and decent results for the screen of an inexpensive smartphone. The “Chinese” have it better and worse, it doesn’t happen all the time. Older Samsung models with TFT screens had better performance. Unfortunately, the LG Optimus L7 II Dual and HTC Desire SV visited our editorial office even before the colorimeter appeared in it, so I cannot compare with them.

Performance

The performance of the smartphone can be said to be approximately on par with its competitors. With both the LG Optimus L7 II Dual and the HTC Desire SV, the difference is small (it is in favor of Samsung) due to the slightly smaller amount of RAM (768 MB per brother) and the processor clock speed reduced to 1 GHz. And with those “Chinese” with a price tag of about 2000 UAH, in whose heart beats a dual-core Mediatek MT6577 processor, and the amount of RAM, depending on the display resolution, is 512 MB or 1 GB. Fly has recently had about five such models, and other competitors (Prestigio and Highscreen, a Russian brand) are not far behind. Performance test results can be seen below.

If we talk about live impressions, then for a person who has this first smartphone or who has had other relatively inexpensive devices in their hands that were released a year or two ago, the performance of the Galaxy Core will not seem insufficient. Of course, after using flagship devices, the slower operation of the Galaxy Core interface is striking. But by and large, everything is quite at the level of the price category, and is already a big step forward compared to last year’s models. HD video is played on the smartphone, not the most demanding toys are available.

Competitors and line neighbors

Now to the question of why in the review I constantly compare the Galaxy Core, an A-brand smartphone, with the “Chinese”. The fact is that it is included with most successful models, at least Fly, and at most also Prestigio, in the same price category. Where potential buyers are still sensitive to price, sometimes more sensitive than to brand.

Therefore, the competitors of this model are exactly split into two camps - these are two representatives of the A-brand - LG Optimus L7 II Dual and HTC Desire SV. Although HTC is close in price to the Galaxy Win - an older model. In essence, it is close to Core and L7 II Dual. The same display diagonal, approximately the same “filling”, but a weaker battery and “antediluvian” Android 4.0. But many potential buyers will like the more noble body of the device, and some will prefer the TouchWiz Sense interface. In addition, LG and HTC smartphones have an 8-megapixel camera, while Samsung equipped its model with a 5-megapixel camera, which is quite slow. And a 2460 mAh battery paired with a lower processor frequency in the LG Optimus L7 II Dual smartphone can gain an additional few hours of battery life - this indicator, in my opinion, for the owner of an Android smartphone should be more important than the camera resolution on a non-top smartphone, which in any case it will be average.

The second camp consists of smartphones from second-tier manufacturers. Here, for the same money, lovers of large diagonals can get a real “shovel” Fly IQ451 Vista with a 5-inch HD display and a quad-core processor that demonstrates a different level of performance. Or a 4.5-inch, more pleasant, in my opinion, Fly IQ446 Magic, also equipped with a quad-core processor. Besides them, of course, there are other models, but they are less interesting and, in fact, outperform the Galaxy Core primarily in diagonal and display resolution. But in this case, I wouldn’t take cameras into account at all; it’s rare that a “Chinese” is ready to boast of a good result in this field (with the exception of Huawei Honor 2 and Highscreen Explosion, perhaps). But it is worth considering that in real life, the audiences of inexpensive Chinese smartphones and smartphones produced by A-brands do not always overlap - the issue of trust in the brand, habits and status of the manufacturer for some is more acute than megapixels, gigahertz and inches.

The closest relative of the Galaxy Core - Galaxy Ace 3 - differs from it in a more recent version of the OS out of the box (Android 4.2), but with a very small display - 4 inches. For those who are afraid of medium and large diagonals, but are looking for a fresh and inexpensive dual-SIM smartphone, this will be an excellent choice. Galaxy Win is a branded alternative to the “Chinese”, from which it differs for the worse primarily in its low display resolution - the same 480x800 pixels, but on a 4.7-inch diagonal. In general, it is a quite adequate smartphone for its price (about 2500 UAH).

Video review of Samsung Galaxy Core

Bottom line

It turns out that in the price category of 2000-2500 UAH, first-tier smartphone manufacturers demonstrated dual-SIM models that were very similar in technical equipment. The difference between them is so symbolic (LG has better battery life, Samsung has better performance and memory capacity, HTC has better body materials, but a weak battery and a high price; Samsung has a 5-megapixel camera instead of 8 MP) that you can safely choose a specific model guided by personal sympathy for a particular manufacturer, familiarity with the interface, or the issue of price. And depending on these preferences, the Samsung Galaxy Core can equally likely become a desirable or, on the contrary, an unsuccessful choice.

3 reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Core I8262:

• good performance for an A-brand smartphone in this price category;
• support for two SIM cards;
• unexpected and interesting body color;

2 reasons not to buy Samsung Galaxy Core I8262:

• weak camera;
• a large number of more “sophisticated” devices from B-brands in this segment.

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Design

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SIM card

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Mobile networks

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Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

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Operating system

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SoC (System on Chip)

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Built-in memory

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Memory cards

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Screen

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Sensors

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Main camera

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Additional camera

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Audio

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Radio

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Location determination

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WiFi

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Bluetooth

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USB

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Headphone jack

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Connecting devices

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Browser

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Battery

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Accelerometer(or G-sensor) - sensor of the device’s position in space. As a main function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the orientation of the image on the display (vertical or horizontal). Also, the G-sensor is used as a pedometer; it can control various functions of the device by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope- a sensor that measures rotation angles relative to a fixed coordinate system. Capable of measuring rotation angles in several planes simultaneously. A gyroscope together with an accelerometer allows you to accurately determine the position of the device in space. Devices that use only accelerometers have lower measurement accuracy, especially when moving quickly. Also, the capabilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor- a sensor that sets the optimal brightness and contrast values ​​for a given light level. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
Proximity sensor- a sensor that detects when the device is close to your face during a call, turns off the backlight and locks the screen, preventing accidental clicks. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
Geomagnetic sensor- a sensor for determining the direction of the world in which the device is directed. Tracks the orientation of the device in space relative to the magnetic poles of the Earth. The information received from the sensor is used in mapping programs for terrain orientation.
Atmospheric pressure sensor- sensor for precise measurement of atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system, allows you to determine altitude above sea level and speed up location determination.
Touch ID- fingerprint identification sensor.

Accelerometer / Atmospheric pressure / Geomagnetic / Gyroscope / Proximity

Satellite navigation:

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GLONASS(Global Navigation Satellite System) - Soviet and Russian satellite navigation system, developed by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense. The measurement principle is similar to the American GPS navigation system. GLONASS is designed for operational navigation and timing support for land, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that GLONASS satellites in their orbital motion do not have resonance (synchrony) with the rotation of the Earth, which provides them with greater stability.

At the end of August 2018 it was shown Samsung Galaxy J2 Core- the first budget smartphone from a Korean manufacturer based on a simplified version of the operating system - Android Go. The latter was designed specifically for devices with low performance. In this review, we will find out how well the Koreans coped with the task of creating a lightweight budget phone.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Video review of Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

Thanks to TOLOKA coworking for the space for filming:

Specifications Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

• Display: 5″, TFT, 960×540 pixels, aspect ratio 16:9
• Processor: Exynos 7570, 4-core, maximum frequency up to 1.4 GHz, Cortex-A53
• Graphics accelerator: Mali-T720
• RAM: 1 GB
• Permanent memory: 8 GB
• MicroSD memory card support: up to 256 GB
• Wireless networks: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1
• Main camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus
• Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.2
• Battery: 2600 mAh
• OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) with Samsung Experience shell
• Dimensions: 143.4×72.1×8.9 mm
• Weight: 154 g

In Ukraine, Samsung Galaxy J2 Core will be sold at a price of 2999 hryvnia (~$106).

Design, materials and assembly

The design of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core does not resemble a modern smartphone. Well, that's it. There is a feeling that it was presented not at the end of August 2018, but at least a couple of years ago.

The device has a plastic case with a glossy back cover, which is not only very easily soiled, but also quickly becomes covered with scratches.

On the front there are huge bezels around the display with a classic 16:9 aspect ratio. The margin at the top is slightly higher than at the bottom.

And in order to justify the Galaxy J2 Core, one could say that it is not very reasonable to expect modern solutions from a budget smartphone. But nevertheless, looking at modern budget phones from other manufacturers (even less famous ones), with more practical cases and elongated 18:9 displays, with small frames, a logical question arises: why can they, but such a giant as Samsung cannot?

But despite all the low-cost materials and the not very practical body, the build of the smartphone is decent - I didn’t notice any creaks or poorly fitting parts in my sample.

There is no oleophobic glass coating on the front, which, together with the glossy cover noted above, does not create a pleasant tactile sensation from using the smartphone and naturally collects anything at all: fingerprints, stains, dust particles and lint. And getting rid of the latter is not very easy.

There are currently two color options for the case: black and gold, but both options have a black front panel. And by the way, most likely the gold version of the lid will not be the same brand.

Layout of elements

In front, above the display, there is a cutout with an earpiece, a proximity sensor and a front camera. There is no light sensor in the smartphone, but there is a substitute that uses the front camera to determine the level of ambient light - I will talk about this method a little later.

Below the screen is a frame with the Samsung logo. The inscription is a little darkened, so it doesn’t catch the eye, but it would be better not to have it at all.

On the right side there is a power button, and on the left there are two separate volume keys. All buttons are plastic.

The top edge is completely empty, and on the bottom there is a microUSB port, a single microphone and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

At the back we see a protruding block with the main camera eye and flash (the protective glass is slightly recessed in the frame), a cutout with the main multimedia speaker to the right of the block and the manufacturer’s logo below it.

Under the cover there are two slots for micro SIM cards and a slot for a microSD memory card. There is also a removable battery there.

Ergonomics

The smartphone feels comfortable in the hand due to its small size and rounded body shape. It is comfortable to use with one hand - you can reach any area on the screen.

There is also nothing special in the arrangement of the control elements - all the buttons are easy to feel, and the device does not slip out of your hands.

Display Samsung Galaxy J2 Core

If you look at the screen parameters of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, it may seem that everything is very bad. There is a 5-inch TFT display with a qHD resolution (960×540 pixels) and an aspect ratio of 16:9.

In fact, the display turned out to be quite good. Let's start with screen resolution. The fact that it is not high is noticeable. In particular, this is clearly visible on small objects in applications. But such a situation can be called the norm in the budget segment. Although, of course, I would like to see HD resolution, as is the case in some other state phones.

The colors are rich, the picture is contrasty and bright. The viewing angles are quite decent and, remarkably, no distortion was noticed.

In general, the matrix is ​​good, even though it is TFT. It is impossible to somehow adjust or adjust colors or white balance using standard tools. But there is an “Outdoor” mode - when activated, the maximum screen brightness increases a little more for greater comfort of use.

A little earlier, I promised to talk about the method of auto-brightness adjustment (let me remind you, there is no separate dedicated sensor). Each time the screen is activated, the smartphone takes a photo with the front camera and measures the ambient light, after which the brightness changes. Of course, this is not as convenient and fast as in the case of a normal light sensor, but at least this option exists.

Performance

The hardware installed in the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core fully corresponds to its positioning. The processor is the manufacturer's proprietary SoC Exynos 7570. A processor with 4 Cortex-A53 cores, made using a 14 nm process technology, operates with a maximum clock frequency of up to 1.4 GHz. Graphics chip - Mali-T720 MP1.

The smartphone, logically, is not strong in synthetic tests. Moreover, it could not pass some tests - for example, AnTuTu or some of 3DMark.

However, this is not so important, because the main thing is how it performs in normal use. And here the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, surprisingly, is good. The shell works smoothly and the smartphone does not hesitate when opening programs. This situation is achieved through the use of a lightweight version of the Android 8.1 Go Edition OS and its optimization. But we will talk about it in more detail later. In short, for “get-togethers” in instant messengers, scrolling through social network feeds, making calls, not very active browsing and other typical tasks, a smartphone is quite suitable.

As for memory capacity, this is the minimum amount for 2018. There is only 1 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of permanent memory, of which 5.51 GB is available to the user. The permanent memory can be expanded with a microSD card up to 256 GB.

With gaming performance, I think everything is clear. The smartphone is not designed for heavy games, but the buyer or owner of such a device does not need it. At the same time, playing some casual game on J2 Core is quite possible.

Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has a main camera module with a resolution of 8 megapixels, f/2.2 aperture and autofocus.

About the quality of the photo... we can simply say that it is ordinary. In general, in such a budget, smartphones shoot approximately the same, and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core was not an exception to the rule. Even in good daylight, photographs come out of low quality, and in poor daylight, even more so. There are few details captured, which is especially noticeable when you zoom in on the finished photo. And in artificial lighting, the white balance sometimes gets crazy.

The camera release is fast, autofocus works fine, but even despite this, if there is not a lot of light around, you can get a blurry shot. HDR functions - no. The smartphone is capable of recording video in 1920×1080 resolution, but the quality is very poor.

Front camera module - 5 MP, f/2.2 aperture. The front camera is also quite weak.

The camera application is very simple and there are practically no additional options. Everything is limited to a couple of filters, a shutter timer and the ability to turn on the grid.

In general, things are modest in terms of photo capabilities.

Autonomy

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is equipped with a removable 2600 mAh battery, which, in combination with a 5-inch low-resolution qHD display, simple hardware and software, is enough for approximately 1.5-2 days of operation.

Of course, you can completely discharge the gadget during daylight hours, but with moderate use, if you do not load it with heavy tasks, but perform only those for which the device is designed, the result is very worthy. For example, I used the J2 Core as a second smartphone and it worked on a single charge for 3 days 9 hours with 7 hours 24 minutes of active screen.

Naturally, the smartphone does not support any fast charging and can be fully charged in a few hours using a regular charger.

Sound and communications

The speaker of the smartphone has sufficient volume and average quality. But it’s worth giving the manufacturer credit - Samsung didn’t skimp, and therefore didn’t combine the earpiece with a multimedia speaker.

Although the main speaker is not located very well - on the back, that is, the sound will be slightly muffled. It’s good that the camera block protrudes a little, so you can hear the melody when making a call without any problems.

The speaker does not sound very loud, and the quality is average.

The sound in the headphones is acceptable, but I can't say anything special about it. And maybe the volume won't be enough for some. There is no built-in equalizer for sound adjustments.

The smartphone supports 2G, 3G and 4G mobile networks. The Wi-Fi module works fine and does not fall off, but as is usually the case with state-owned products, it is limited to supporting exclusively 2.4 GHz networks.

There were no problems with Bluetooth 4.2. GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS) also works fine. The NFC module was not delivered.