Samsung Galaxy Mega vs. Samsung Galaxy Core

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Mega and Samsung Galaxy Core. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Mega vs. Samsung Galaxy Core Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 167.6 mm 129.3 mm Samsung Galaxy Mega has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Width 88 mm 67.56 mm Samsung Galaxy Mega has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Depth 8 mm 8.95 mm Samsung Galaxy Mega is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Weight 199 g 124 g Samsung Galaxy Core is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Body Colour Black | White Blue | White | Pebble blue | Chic white
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.14 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type MHL (Micro-USB) - 11 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology HD Super Clear LCD TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.3" 4.3" Samsung Galaxy Mega has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 800 x 480 pixels Samsung Galaxy Mega has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Display Format HD -
Colour Depth - 16.7 million colours
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 -
Clock Speed 1.7 GHz 1.2 GHz Samsung Galaxy Mega has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Dual-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
RAM 1.5 GB 1 GB Both phones have the same RAM size.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB 8 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
User Memory - 4 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Mega has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Digital Zoom - 4x
Self-Timer Delay Yes Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Drama Shot Landscape/portrait mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, Best face function Smile shutter Both phones have face detection.
Light Source LED light LED light
Video Resolutions - 720 x 480
Camera Features (Functions) Exposure compensation, Best photo function, Buddy photo share, Anti-shake Buddy photo share
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 0
Special Effects (Front) Beauty face -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3200 mAh 1800 mAh Samsung Galaxy Mega has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Standby Time 420 hours 300 hours Samsung Galaxy Mega has longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Talk Time 1020 minutes 480 minutes Samsung Galaxy Mega has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Core.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 1020 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 420 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 390 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 6 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs
Playback (video): up to 11 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 82 hrs
Talk: up to 480 min
Standby: up to 300 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 3G Samsung Galaxy Mega has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Google Android
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP
NFC Yes - Samsung Galaxy Mega has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, SMS, MMS Google Talk, SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, Real Audio, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, eAAC
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.264, H.263 MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.263, WebM
Sound Enhancements Samsung Adapt Sound -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), sharing media via DLNA, Face Unlock, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, Wi-Fi Miracast, infrared remote control, Samsung Adapt Display, Group Play function, Air View Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), Screen capture, Face Unlock, Smart stay, Face tag
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Core
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Compliant Standards AES -
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