Samsung SM-J260F/DS Galaxy J2 Core 2018 Duos Global TD-LTE (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.
The Samsung SM‑J260F/DS variant adds a measured thickness of 8.9 mm to the handset’s otherwise identical 72.1 × 143.4 mm footprint and 154 g weight, giving it a slightly slimmer profile than the base description implied.
Unlike the LATAM‑focused LTE models or the APAC TD‑LTE version, this specific model is marketed as a Global TD‑LTE device, offering TD‑LTE network support intended for worldwide use while retaining the same 4.98‑inch PLS TFT LCD, Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition, 1 GiB RAM and single‑SIM configuration.
Technical Specifications
All LTE bands (6)
- LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
- LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (2)
- TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL) bands
- TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
All UMTS bands (3)
- UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
- UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
- UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
- GSM 1800MHz (B3)
- GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
- GSM 850MHz (B5)
- GSM 900MHz (B8)
Model Variants
3 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2018
