Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR1260
ZAR2160
Price of Samsung Galaxy A2 Core in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Samsung
5.0″ display
Exynos 7870 Octa chipset
2600 mAh battery
Detailed Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core was launched in April 2019 and has been available to consumers since then. This affordable smartphone is designed to offer a decent performance at an affordable price. The A2 Core is part of Samsung's Galaxy A series, which is known for providing budget-friendly options for those who are not looking to spend a lot of money on a new phone.
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
The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core was officially Released 2019, April.
The starting retail price for the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core in South Africa is currently za ZAR1260. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR2160.
It features a vibrant 5.0" display outputting a resolution of 540x960 pixels.
The primary shooter is a 5 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 1080p quality.
The device is powered by a reliable 2600 mAh battery to keep you connected all day.
