• 4.3" (800x480) TFT LCD
  • 1GB
    Snapdragon S4 Play SoC
    8GB Storage
  • 5-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 1800 mAh

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy Core (Launched 2013-05-01)
Display4.3" 800x480 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
    Computing
    • Snapdragon S4 Play SoC
    • 1GB RAM
    • 8GB Storage
    • MicroSD (64GB max.)
    Battery1800 mAh
    DesignIP Rating, 124g (4.4oz), 129.3x67.6x9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 inches)
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    Display
    TypeTFT LCD
    Diagonal (inches)4.3"
    Display/Body Ratio60.2%
    Resolution800x480
    Sharpness (PPI)217 PPI
    Features
    • Multitouch
    Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
    Primary Camera
    Megapixel5-MP
    Hardware Features
    • Flash
    Battery
    Battery TypeLi-Ion
    Battery Capacity (mAh)1800 mAh
    Talk Time14 hours
    Computing
    Processor BrandQualcomm
    Processor NameSnapdragon S4 Play
    Processor ModelMSM8225
    Processor # Cores2
    Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
    RAM Options1GB
    Internal Storage Options8GB
    Memory Card TypeMicroSD
    Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
    Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.1.2
    Communications
    Modem Features
    • GPRS
    • EDGE
    WiFi Speed
    • b
    • g
    • n
    WiFi Features
    • Hotspot
    Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 3.0
    Bluetooth Features
    • A2DP
    Connector TypeMicro USB
    SAR EU Head0.29 W/Kg
    SAR EU Body0.95 W/Kg
    Multimedia
    Audio Alerts
    • VIBRATION
    • MP3
    • WAV
    Audio Features
    • Loudspeaker
    • 3.5mm Port
    • FM Radio
    Audio Formats
    • MP3
    • WAV
    • FLAC
    Video Formats
    • MP4
    • WMV
    • H.264
    Sensors
    • Accelerometer
    • Compass
    • GPS
    • A-GPS
    • Proximity

    Galaxy Core Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    No. Our information indicates that the Galaxy Core is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating certification.
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    No, the Galaxy Core 800x480 screen resolution is not 4K.
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    No, the Galaxy Core is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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    No, the Galaxy Core does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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    No, the Galaxy Core does not seem to work on 4G networks.
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    No, the Galaxy Core is not a 5G NR device.
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    No, the Galaxy Core does not have a USB Type C connector.
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    No, the Galaxy Core's battery cannot be removed.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Specs & Speed Benchmarks

    Antutu

    Higher is better

    3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

    Higher is better

    GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

    Higher is better

    Battery Capacity (mAh)

    Higher is better