Samsung has commenced sales of its first official Android Go smartphone in India and Malaysia. Dubbed the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, the entry-level device is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 7570 quad-core 14nm processor and runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition).
The smartphone packs a 5-inch qHD TFT display, 1GB of RAM, 8MP + 5MP rear and front cameras and a lasting 2,600mAh battery. It supports 4G LTE networks with VoLTE and the on-board Smart Manager feature ensures the device remains fast and optimised.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) Specifications
- Dimensions: 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 154 grams
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
- Display: 5-inch (540 x 960 pixels) qHD TFT
- Processor: 1.4GHz Quad-Core Exynos 7570 14nm SoC
- Graphics: Mali-T720 MP1 GPU
- Memory and Storage: 1GB RAM + 8GB built-in storage
- External storage: Expandable up to 256GB via microSD
- Cameras: Rear 8MP (f/2.2) camera with LED flash + front 5MP (f/2.2) camera
- Connectivity and Ports: 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Glonass, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- Battery Capacity: 2,600mAh (removable)
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is available in India for INR 6190 (~ USD 87) and in Malaysia for MYR 379 (~ USD 92). It is expected to arrive in more emerging markets in coming months.
