• 5" (960x540) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 SoC
    8GB/16GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phone has a 5-inch (960x540) IPS LCD screen, a 5MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy A2 Core (Launched 2019-04-01), Price: 118 USD at Amazon
Display5" 960x540 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB/16GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 142g (5oz), 70.9x141.5x9.1 mm (2.79 x 5.57 x 0.36 inches)
Price (Market)$118
Advertising
Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio68.7%
Resolution960x540
Sharpness (PPI)220 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Non-Removable
Computing
Processor NameSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.6 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options8GB/16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXC
Operating System + VersionAndroid 9.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
LTE Bands38, 40, 41
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Sim Card 1
NameSIM1
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • XVID
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou

Galaxy A2 Core Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

+
The last time we checked, the Galaxy A2 Core was retailing at around $118 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
+
No. the Galaxy A2 Core has not been rated as water-tight as we do not find an IP-Rating.
+
Yes, the Galaxy A2 Core has dual-SIM (or SIM+eSIM). Always double-check your specific SKU before purchase as it can vary per country and carrier."
+
No, the Galaxy A2 Core 960x540 screen resolution is not 4K.
+
No, Galaxy A2 Core does not feature Wireless Charging.
+
No, the Galaxy A2 Core does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
+
Yes, the Galaxy A2 Core is a 4G-LTE handset that is rated 4G LTE CAT6 (301 Mbps).
+
No, the Galaxy A2 Core is not a 5G NR handset.
+
No, the Galaxy A2 Core does not have a USB-C connector.
+
No, the Galaxy A2 Core does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better