Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs Samsung Galaxy Express 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs Samsung Galaxy Express 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core PrimeGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Samsung Galaxy Express 2Samsung Galaxy Express 2Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
5.0
49 reviews
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4 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs Samsung Galaxy Express 2

Specs Samsung Galaxy Core Prime price comparison Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Express 2 Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
Inches 4.5" 4.5"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 64% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 68.4 mm
131.3 mm
8.8 mm 		65.8 mm
132.4 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 130 g 134 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Dual-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 19.073
v? 		19.811
v?
Battery 2000 mAh 2100 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.6

1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.6

Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date November 2014,
9 years ago 		October 2013,
10 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Size
68.4 mm • 131.3 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.8 mm • 132.4 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 130 g 134 g
Usable surface 64 % 64 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 4.5" 4.5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		LowRes
540 x 960 px
Density 207 Pixels per inch 245 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.9
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.2
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Is it comfortable?
7.0
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.5
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Number of reviews
49 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 2x Krait 300 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
19.073
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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19.811
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.6
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.3
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.3
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Number of reviews
49 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 2.6 ƒ/ 2.6
ISO 100 - 400 --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.5
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Quality of nighttime photos
3.3
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Quality of selfies
4.6
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Does it have a powerful flash?
6.5
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Number of reviews
49 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.389 W/Kg on head
0.442 W/Kg on body 		0.384 W/Kg on head
0.363 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.127 W/Kg on head
1.064 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
0.700 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.4
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Quality of the GPS
6.2
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And the WiFi?
6.8
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Number of reviews
49 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
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2100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
49 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 35%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 19%
    Every six months
  • 16%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
49 reviews
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Prices
From $ 140 --
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