Samsung unveiled their first Android GO smartphone
back in August. The Galaxy J2 Core has been exclusively available in select
markets, but according to new information is about to arrive for North American
customers, although the company may opt for a different naming.
Last week, the South Korean manufacturer filed two
distinct trademarks for the Galaxy J2 Dash and Galaxy J2 Pure names.
Apparently, these two names will be used to distinguish the Galaxy J2 Core
Android Go smartphone through the different carriers. These names are really
new among Samsung smartphones, and we can’t point out if both names will refer
to an identical model of the Galaxy J2, or if there will be any variation on
the specs.
The original Galaxy J2 Core shipped with a rather
small 5-inch display, plastic build, and modest specifications. For a start,
the processing power is ensured by Samsung’s in-house made Exynos 7570, coupled
by 1GB of RAM and 8GB of Internal Storage which can be further expanded via a
microSD card. The camera department is made by an 8MP main rear camera and a
front-facing 5MP shooter. The show is fueled by a modest 2,600mAh battery
optimized by Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) straight out the box.
Since the company is yet to provide information
about the smartphone release in the United States, the date is still on the
air. However, the holiday season is nearing the shores, and it would be a
perfect time to sell the handset among the entry-level scenario of smartphones.
The handset is expected to hit the market with a US$ 90 price tag, a good amount
for those looking for a budget device.