4G LCD Smartphone

Samsung SM-J260M Galaxy J2 Core 2018 LTE LATAM (Samsung J260)

Samsung · Announced Aug 2018

About Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2018

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2018 feels modest in the hand, measuring just 72.1 by 143.4 millimetres and tipping the scales at 154 grams, which makes it easy to slip into a pocket or hold for extended periods. Its front is dominated by a 4.98‑inch PLS TFT LCD panel that delivers a modest 540 by 960 pixel resolution, offering clear enough visuals for everyday tasks while keeping power consumption low.

Under the hood the device runs Google’s Android 8.1 Oreo in the Go edition, a streamlined version of the operating system designed to run smoothly on limited hardware. Paired with a single gigabyte of RAM and a single‑SIM slot, the phone is positioned as an entry‑level option that prioritises basic functionality and reliability over high‑end features.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
4.98 inch
Type
Color PLS TFT LCD display
Resolution
540x960
Color depth
24-bit
Screen-to-body
66%
Active area
61.97 × 110.17 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Performance
Processor
Exynos 7 Quad 7570
CPU
Quad-core, up to 1.4 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-T720
Process
14 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
1 GiB
Battery
Type
Lithium-ion
Cameras
Main
3264×2448 · 1× optical visibility
Front
2560×1920 visibility
Dimensions
Size
72.1 × 143.4 × 8.9 mm
Weight
154 g
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBA
USB
USB Series Micro-B (Micro-USB)
USB services
USB charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB Power Delivery
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
GPS services
Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
FM radio
Yes
LTE · 10 bandsUMTS · 4 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All LTE bands (10)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
  • LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
  • LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 28) bands
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
  • LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All UMTS bands (4)
  • UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
Features
SIM
Micro-SIM (3FF)
Markets
Central America, North America (NA), South America (SA) (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Navigation software
Regulatory
Data status
Final

Model Variants

3 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2018

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