Samsung Galaxy Core I8260

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 44%
Highlights
4.3 inches
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
1 GB RAM
5 MP
1800 mAh

Quick Summary

Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Samsung Galaxy Core I8260 is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), which pairs beautifully with its 4.3 inches display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. Under the hood, it offers snappy, capable performance for multitasking and gaming, backed by a reliable 1800 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 34%
Camera 17%
Battery 58%
Memory 37%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type TFT
Size 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm² (~60.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)

Main Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Video 480p@30fps
Features LED flash

Selfie Camera

Single
VGA

Body

Dimensions 129.3 x 67.6 x 9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in)
Weight 124 g (4.37 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors Metallic Blue, Chic White

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - GT-I8260
3G Bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Platform

OS Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU Adreno 203

Memory

Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 8GB (4.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable

Miscellaneous

Models GT-I8260, GT-I8262
SAR EU 0.29 W/kg (head)   0.95 W/kg (body)

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