Samsung Galaxy Core II Design and Display
New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Samsung Galaxy Core II

$69 (Expected Price)
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Display 4.5" AMOLED
Processor
Battery 2000mAh
RAM & Storage 4GB 768MB RAM storage, microSDXC slot
Full Specs

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Core II?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive 6000 mAh battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $69

Reasons to Avoid

  • May be bulky due to large battery
  • Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355H
Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
  • Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • Launch Announced: 2014, June. Released 2014, July Status: Discontinued
  • Body Dimensions: 130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in) Weight: 138 g (4.87 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame SIM: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Display Type: TFT, 256K colors Size: 4.5 inches, 57.6 cm2 (~65.1% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
  • Platform OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz
  • Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 4GB 768MB RAM
  • Main Camera Single: 5 MP, AF Features: LED flash Video: 480p@30fps
  • Selfie camera Single: VGA Video:
  • Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
  • Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0
  • Features Sensors: Accelerometer
  • Battery Type: Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable Talk time: Up to 7 h (3G) Music play: Up to 30 h
  • Misc Colors: White, Black Models: SM-G355H, SM-G355HN, SM-G355M SAR EU: 0.42 W/kg (head)     0.45 W/kg (body)     Price: About 130 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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