Samsung Galaxy Core
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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Core

RM 267.00

Price last checked: 29 Jun 2015. Confirm current price before buying.

Dual SIM support and a compact 124g body make this one easy to carry, but the hardware underneath is firmly entry-level. A dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 Play chip and 1 GB RAM handle basic tasks and calls, though you won't want to push it much further than that. Storage sits at 8 GB with roughly 4.5 GB usable, and a microSD slot lets you add up to 64 GB more.

The 4.3-inch TFT screen runs at 480 x 800 pixels, fine for texts and menus but not built for sharp media viewing. Samsung Galaxy Core price in Malaysia starts from RM267, which lines up with what you'd expect from this tier of specs.

Camera-wise, there's a 5 MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a VGA front camera for basic selfies and video calls. The 1800 mAh battery is modest by today's standards but matches the low-power screen and chipset. It ships with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and comes in Metallic Blue or Chic White.

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Full Specifications

Release
Release Status Available. Released 2013, June
Performance
Processor Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Chipset Snapdragon MSM8225 S4 Play
GPU Adreno 203
RAM & Storage 8 GB (4.5 GB user available), 1 GB RAM
External Storage microSD, up to 64 GB
OS Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Battery Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Screen
Display size 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches (~217 ppi pixel density)
Display type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch Yes
Body
Dimension 129.3  x  67.6  x  9 mm
Weight 124 g (4.37 oz)
Colors Metallic Blue, Chic White
Connectivity
SIM Optional Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Data Speed HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wifi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Radio FM radio with RDS
Sensors
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Camera & Video
Rear Camera 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera Yes, VGA
Video Yes, 480p@30fps
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection
Audio
Loud Speaker Voice 71dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 72dB
Sound Jack Yes
Sound Type Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Samsung Galaxy Core support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps), the Samsung Galaxy Core does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Samsung Galaxy Core have?

The Samsung Galaxy Core comes with 8 GB (4.5 GB user available), 1 GB RAM.

What's the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy Core?

The Samsung Galaxy Core has a Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery battery.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Core still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Core is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2013, June).