Samsung's Android project is likely to expand in the United States

Samsung's Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260x) on Samsung's Android Go seems to be on its way to the United States as a result of recent filings with the FCC and the Wi-Fi Alliance. In the old agency, the device is listed under model number SM-J260T, while the Wi-Fi Alliance calls it SM-J260A. Using Samsung's relatively standard naming conventions, the last characters of these model designations suggest that the handsets will be available via T-Mobile and AT & T.

Context: The Galaxy J2 Core is a very inexpensive model, launched in August. This is Samsung's very first mobile device to run on Android Go. For clarity, this solution is based on Android 8.1 Oreo and usually means that users will find nothing new in terms of design and performance with this economical device. However, it should provide a fluid experience provided by applications and highly optimized firmware to better adapt to very inexpensive hardware. These are also somewhat reduced in terms of features and functionality, but battery life, performance, and responsiveness are improved, allowing the operating system to run smoothly. feel almost stock, without fear of running out of space or emptying the battery as well. quickly. Meanwhile, in areas where the phone is currently available, the average price of the device is about 90 USD.

As for the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core itself, it is a combined glass and metal measuring 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9mm and swinging the scale to 154 grams. A 5-inch 960 x 540 TFT display panel adorns the front, while the rear panel and the 2600 mAh battery can be removed. A Samsung Exynos 7570 64-bit SoC manages the software with only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. It is complemented by Bluetooth 4.2 LE connectivity, Wi-Fi b / g / n and 4G LTE with VoLTE capabilities. The main 8 megapixel back-facing camera comes with a unique LED flash and the selfies can be photographed via the 5-megapixel forward-facing shooter. Both cameras have f / 2.2 aperture. Although the Galaxy J2 Core US models do not necessarily retain all the functionality of the variants available in the world, they also offer support for two SIM cards and a 3.5mm headphone jack complements it all.

Impact: The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core will probably not be sold directly by T-Mobile or AT & T, although this may also be the case. As stated above, the economical device will almost certainly be sold directly through the operators and associated prepaid partners of each company. Similarly, as is often the case with US variations on a given handset, there is no guarantee that the exact characteristics, pricing and other aspects of handsets will remain intact when sold through a carrier. given services. At the time of writing these lines, there is no indication when the new Samsung device could become available in the United States. Keeping this in mind, at least the new certifications seem to confirm that they are on the way. This means that users in the United States should soon have a stronger option, environmentally friendly, without sacrificing experience or functionality.