Samsung Galaxy Core LTE vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
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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: 31 g lighter
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 137 g
- Xperia XZ2 Compact:
- 168 g
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Width
Xperia XZ2 Compact: 1.3 mm narrower
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 66.3 mm
- Xperia XZ2 Compact:
- 65 mm
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Screen diagonal
Galaxy Core LTE: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 4.5 in
- Xperia XZ2 Compact:
- 5 in
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Depth
Galaxy Core LTE: 2.3 mm thinner
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 9.8 mm
- Xperia XZ2 Compact:
- 12.1 mm
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Height
Galaxy Core LTE: 2.1 mm shorter
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 132.9 mm
- Xperia XZ2 Compact:
- 135 mm
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Release year
- Galaxy Core LTE:
- 2014
- Xperia XZ2 Compact:
- 2018
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. Galaxy Core LTE
- Height:
- 132.9 mm
- Width:
- 66.3 mm +1.3 mm versus Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Depth:
- 9.8 mm
2. Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Height:
- 135 mm +2.1 mm versus Galaxy Core LTE
- Width:
- 65 mm
- Depth:
- 12.1 mm +2.3 mm versus Galaxy Core LTE
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. Galaxy Core LTE
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 55.8 cm²
2. Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 64.5 cm²
Xperia XZ2 Compact has approximately 15.6% 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 | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
Xperia XZ2 Compact: Original memory entry
64 GB · 512GB 4GB
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Galaxy Core LTE
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Xperia XZ2 Compact
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
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
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset | Unknown |
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Display
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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| Rear camera, main |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU | Unknown |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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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. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| Edge |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Galaxy Core LTE | Xperia XZ2 Compact |
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| Dop |
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