Specifications and price of Samsung Galaxy A2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is a budget phone which offers appealing specs. LTE support and octa-core processor are probably the most impressive feature of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core considering its budget-friendly price.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Key Specs and Features

5.0-inch, PLS TFT Display, 540 X 960 pixels (220 ppi)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition)
Octa-core Exynos 7870 Octa CPU with 1GB RAM
8GB / 16GB built-in storage, up to 256GB memory card
5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps)
2, 600 mAh Removable Li-ion battery

The Display and Camera

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core sports a 5.0-inch touchscreen with a modest 540 x 960 pixels resolution. This is not the most brilliant display, but considering the price it is good value. The display has 16:9 aspect ratio.

On the back, the smartphone offers a 5 megapixels camera with LED flash. The camera supports autofocus, HDR, and full HD video recording.

A 5 megapixels front facing camera is provided for selfies.

Hardware and Software

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core runs Android 8.0 (Go Edition) on an octa-core Exynos 7870 Octa chipset clocked at up to 1.6GHz.

It offers an option of 8GB or 16GB built-in storage with 1GB RAM. It supports up to 256GB microSD card via its dedicated memory card slot.

As you can see the phone is not a workhorse, but for the price and the quality build you are getting the best bang for your money. If you are looking for more performance, you can consider the Galaxy A10 instead, but this will cost you a bit more.

Ports and Options

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core offers a micro USB port (USB 2.0) with USB On The Go, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

Streaming and Downloads will be fast thanks to support for 4G LTE with download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. This is probably the highlight feature of this phone. In Nigeria, the smartphone supports LTE on MTN, 9Mobile, and Airtel.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core price in Nigeria starts at around 23,600 Naira (~ $65). Price in Kenya starts at around 7,490 KSH. In Ghana, you will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core for GH₵ 399.

You can buy the smartphone at leading online stores near you.