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 |
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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).