New Release Updated: Apr 2026

Samsung Galaxy Core II

Name: Samsung Galaxy Core II
Brand: Samsung
Price: 69 USD
Availability: InStock

$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.