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Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W

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Processor
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Display diagonal
4.50 in*
Battery capacity
2,100 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 540 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 960 px

Display

Display diagonal
4.50 in*
Display pixel density
245 ppi*
Resolution
540 × 960*
Panel
Display: TFT
Horizontal pixels
Display: 540 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 960 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    4.50 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    540 px*
    Vertical pixels
    960 px*
    Technology
    TFT*

Processing & platform

Processor
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1.5 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Memory options

  • 1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    1.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
2,100 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 4*
Reported value 3: 4.0, A2DP*
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
132.9 x 66.3 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)*
Weight
137 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 42 fields
body weight
137 g (4.83 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    137*
    unit
    g*
    original
    137 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
4.5 inches, 55.8 cm (~63.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4.5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.5 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    55.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    55.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    540*
    y
    960*
    unit
    px*
    original
    540 x 960*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Core LTE G386W*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
ANT+*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
White, Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 26*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 13*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 180 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 12(700), 17(700)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-G386W*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
VGA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2014, November*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.45 W/kg (head)     0.25 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.45*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.45 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.25*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.25 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.54 W/kg (head)     1.10 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.54*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.54 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.1*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.10 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,100*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2100 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 59 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2014, November*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 13 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
132.9 x 66.3 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    10 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.39*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.39 in*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 16 fields
Body Weight (g)
137* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
540*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
960*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
4.5* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
63.4* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
2,100* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
239.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE G386W*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2014.0*
Scope and conditions
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Height (mm)
132.9* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
66.3* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
10* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 44 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 59 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 13 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable*
Body · Dimensions
132.9 x 66.3 x 10 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)*
Body · SIM
Micro-SIM*
Body · Weight
137 g (4.83 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)*
Display · Size
4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~63.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2014, November. Released 2014, November*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
16GB 1.5GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
White, Black*
Misc · Models
SM-G386W*
Historical price
About 180 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.45 W/kg (head) 0.25 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 17*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Platform · OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)*
Selfie camera · Single
VGA*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
White
White*
Black
Black*
Display
Display
Diagonal
4.5* in
Horizontal pixels
540* px
Vertical pixels
960* px
Technology
TFT*
Memory options
1.5 GB
Capacity
1.5* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
1.5 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
1.5* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data