Samsung's first
Android Go smartphone, the Galaxy J2 Core made its debut on the market back in
August, but it's only available in select markets. From the moment it was
unveiled, we were wondering if the budget-friendly handset would be introduced
in the United States at some point this year.
Well, it appears
that a US launch for the Galaxy J2 Core is still in cards, as the smartphone
has been recently certified at FCC (Federal Communications Commission). Spotted
by SamMobile, the listing mentions the model number SM-J260T, while the Wi-Fi
certification lists the Galaxy J2 Core with model number SM-J260A.
It's quite possible
that the Galaxy J2 Core will be offered by a couple of prepaid carriers in the
US for less than US$ 100. While the listing at FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance does not
guarantee that a phone will be made available in the US, it does increase its
chances of being available in this part of the world.
Aside from the fact
that it runs Android Go, the Galaxy J2 Core is clearly not a device to be
remembered. It's powered by an Exynos 7570 processor, paired with 1GB RAM and
8GB storage. Also, it sports a 5-inch display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a secondary
5-megapixel selfie snapper and a 2,600 mAh battery.