Plum Volt 3G vs Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Galaxy Core LTE: 13 g lighter
- Volt 3G:
- 150 g
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 137 g
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Width
Galaxy Core LTE: 2.7 mm narrower
- Volt 3G:
- 69 mm
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 66.3 mm
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Screen diagonal
Galaxy Core LTE: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- Volt 3G:
- 5 in
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 4.5 in
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Depth
Volt 3G: 0.8 mm thinner
- Volt 3G:
- 9 mm
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 9.8 mm
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Height
Galaxy Core LTE: 8.1 mm shorter
- Volt 3G:
- 141 mm
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 132.9 mm
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Release year
- Volt 3G:
- 2013
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 2014
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Volt 3G
- Height:
- 141 mm +8.1 mm versus Galaxy Core LTE
- Width:
- 69 mm +2.7 mm versus Galaxy Core LTE
- Depth:
- 9 mm
2. Galaxy Core LTE
- Height:
- 132.9 mm
- Width:
- 66.3 mm
- Depth:
- 9.8 mm +0.8 mm versus Volt 3G
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Volt 3G
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. Galaxy Core LTE
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 55.8 cm²
Volt 3G has approximately 23.5% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy Core LTE.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 4 GB | 1 GB RAM | Not recorded |
| 8 GB | Not recorded | 1 GB RAM |
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Volt 3G
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Galaxy Core LTE
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors | Unknown |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. | Unknown |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Radio |
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Other features
| Specification | Volt 3G | Galaxy Core LTE |
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| Dop |
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