Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 With Android Go Edition Launched At Rs 6,299

Samsung has quietly launched a new Galaxy Core series smartphone in India. It comes with Android Go Edition and an affordable price tag. Read more to find about Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 Price in India, Specifications, and Features

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020

Samsung has upgraded its Galaxy J2 Core smartphone (originally launched in 2018). It comes with improvements in design and specifications.

Price and Availability

PriceRs 6,299

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 is priced in India at Rs 6,299. It is available for sale on the official Samsung India website.

For interested customers, the company is offering EMI options starting from Rs 296.51 per month. Shipping is scheduled to start in late May.

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Specifications

Processor1.4GHz quad-core (unspecified)
RAM1GB
Internal Storage16GB (expandable up to 256GB)
Display5.0-inch, TFT LCD, qHD (540 x 960 pixels)
OSAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Primary (Rear) Camera8MP with flash
Front Camera8MP
Battery2,600mAh

The new smartphone is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor (unspecified) and 1GB RAM. The 16GB internal storage can be further expanded via a dedicated microSD card (up to 256GB).

In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 sports an 8MP rear camera (f/2.2 aperture) with an LED flash. For selfies and video calling, it features a 5MP front camera (f/2.2).

The affordable handset is backed by a 2,600mAh removable battery. It is touted to offer up to 12 hours of video playback, 22 hours of talk time, and up to 91 hours of audio playback.

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Features

  • 5.0-inch TFT LCD display
  • 8MP cameras
  • Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) OS
  • Smart manager
  • 4G VoLTE
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth v4.2
  • GPS/ A-GPS
  • Micro-USB
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Dual-SIM
  • Removable battery
  • Three color options

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 runs the Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) operating system. There is no fingerprint sensor on board.

Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The dual-SIM (Micro) smartphone sports a 5.0-inch TFT LCD display with qHD (540 x 960 pixels) resolution.

In terms of dimensions, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 measures 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9mm and weighs 154 grams. It comes in Blue, Black, and Gold color options.

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Conclusion

Previously, Samsung planned to replace the old J-series with a new ‘Galaxy A’ series. The new launch seems like a shift in the company’s smartphone strategy.

As of now, it is not clear if there will be more ‘J’ series devices in the coming months. The new handset came after a gap of two years.

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