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Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
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Full Specifications October 25, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE Android 4.1
Samsung · 2014

Samsung Galaxy Core LTE

Samsung Galaxy Core LTE Android smartphone. Announced Feb 2014. Features 4.5″ display, 5 MP primary camera, 2100 mAh battery, 8 GB storage, 1000 MB RAM.

Display 4.5"
RAM 1 GB
Storage 8GB storage, microSDXC
Camera 5 MP
Battery 2100 mAh
OS Android 4.2.2
Build 137g, 9.8mm thickness

Launch

Announced 2014, February. Released 2014, May
Status Discontinued

Platform

OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz

Display

Type PLS
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm 2 (~63.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single VGA

Body

Dimensions 132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight 137 g (4.83 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 540 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h (3G)
Music play Up to 64 h

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Our Tests

Camera Photo / Video
Battery (old) Endurance rating 62h

Misc

Colors White, Black
Models SM-G386F, SM-G386T1
SAR 0.46 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.40 W/kg (head)     0.39 W/kg (body)
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In depth

Full specifications

Announced 2014, February. Released 2014, May
Status Discontinued
OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Type PLS
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm 2 (~63.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p@30fps
Single VGA
Dimensions 132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight 137 g (4.83 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Type Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 540 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h (3G)
Music play Up to 64 h
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Camera Photo / Video
Battery (old) Endurance rating 62h
Colors White, Black
Models SM-G386F, SM-G386T1
SAR 0.46 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.40 W/kg (head)     0.39 W/kg (body)
Price About 260 EUR
PhoneInsight Benchmark
27/100
Entry-level

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Processor 20.5
Display 52.3
Camera 35.3
Battery 38.9
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