I think the launch of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has caught many by surprise, among which I include myself. This is because Samsung is a well-known brand for the launch of range top devices. In contrast, the new Galaxy J2 Core smartphone is placed on the entry line , so it comes equipped with the lightest operating system, Android Go .
In addition, this mobile will mark a milestone in the history of the company, since it is the first smartphone launched by Samsung equipped with Android Go. At the moment, the Samdung Galaxy J2 Core is only available in India and Malaysia, but many already claim that it will reach other markets.
Features and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core.
We are a mobile without great pretensions, with an austere design and very basic technical specifications. The design is nothing special, made of plastic with rounded corners giving it some joy with current colors.
If we look at the internal hardware, we see that the processor is an Exynos 7570 , which was released in 2016 specifically for the lower range. We can not expect great features from this processor, which is accompanied by 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage .
In terms of screen size they have not fallen short and have equipped a 5-inch LCD panel with resolution 960 × 540 pixels. The battery has a capacity of 2600 mAh .
Thank God they have not dispensed with the camera and we have a 5MP front and a rear 8MP. In terms of connectivity, you have:
- Bluetooth and WiFi.
- 3.5mm jack
- GPS.
- USB 2.0
The star feature is the Android Go operating system that equips the Galaxy J2 Core , specifically brings version 8.0 Oreo installed. We do not know if the operation of the terminal will be fluid, we will be pending. Recall that Android Go is designed for mobile with 1GB of RAM or less , although I'm giving the impression that it only serves for manufacturers to rescue obsolete hardware.
Why launch an entry-level mobile?
The presence of Samsun in the entry range is virtually non-existent, in fact we have no references of "cheap" phones developed by Samsung in recent years. It seems that in countries like India, where there is a large population, these types of mobiles are demanded that equip the basics. They are developing countries with overpopulation, so they demand low prices.
Perhaps Samsung is looking to expand its market to take a piece of that pie that until now was relegated to its competitors.
What exactly is Android Go?
Many you are wondering what is that of Android Go and what particularities it has. Summing it up a lot, Android Go is an operating system based on Android, but it is designed to consume little resources and work on devices with 1GB of RAM or less .
Another advantage of Android Go is that security updates are released by Google and not released by the manufacturer. This seems a minor detail is a great advantage, because we know that 90% of manufacturers ignore the security updates of their devices after a few months.
Do not confuse Android Go with Android One, they are different versions. Android One is also a version of the original Android, but with the possibilities of personalization more limited compared to pure Android.