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Updated: Apr 2026
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
$70
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $70
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch Announced: 2019, April Status: Available. Released 2019, April
- Body Dimensions: 141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in) Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display Type: PLS LCD Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.6% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
- Platform OS: Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) Chipset: Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 GPU: Mali-T830 MP1
- Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
- : eMMC 5.1
- Main Camera Single: 5 MP, f/1.9, AF Features: LED flash, HDR Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.2 Video:
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
- Features Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
- Battery Type: Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
- Misc Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold Models: SM-A260F, SM-A260G SAR EU: 0.53 W/kg (head) - - 1.09 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 120 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.
Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.
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