The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (also known as the Galaxy Prevail LTE on Boost Mobile) is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Samsung Electronics. The Galaxy Core Prime features a 4.5 in (110 mm) WVGA display, 4G LTE connectivity and Android Kitkat 4.4.4.[8] Some variants can be upgraded to Lollipop 5.0.2 OS [1][2][3][4] or Lollipop 5.1.1.[5][6][7] The 4G version of Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-360FY/DS) was launched on 2 June 2015.[9]
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 Samsung Galaxy Core Prime on display | |
| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Touchscreen smartphone |
| Series | Samsung Galaxy Core |
| First released | November 2014 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Core 2 |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy J3 |
| Compatible networks | (GSM/GPRS/EDGE): 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz; 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbit/s): HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz; 4G LTE (Cat4 150/50 Mbit/s): 700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, and 2600 MHz |
| Dimensions | 130.8 mm (5.15 in) H 67.9 mm (2.67 in) W 8.8 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Weight | 130 g (4.6 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 4.4.4 KitKat upgradable to Android Lollipop 5.0.2[1][2][3][4] or 5.1.1[5][6][7] |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 410 Spreadtrum SC8830 (SM-G360H) |
| CPU | ARM-A7 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU (SM-G360H) |
| GPU | Adreno 306 Mali-400MP (SM-360H) |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD, microSDXC up to 128 GB |
| Battery | 2000 mAh Li-ion |
| Rear camera | 5 Megapixel with LED flash |
| Front camera | 2 Megapixel |
| Display | 4.5 in (110 mm) 480×800 px (207 dpi) |
| Data inputs | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
| Model | SM-G360H SM-G360T1 SM-G360V |
| Website | Official Website |
Variants
editIn Brazil, Core Prime is marketed under the name Win 2, a model optionally with DTV tuner.[10]
The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition was released with a Marvell PXA1908.[11]
Specifications
edit- Single or Dual SIM
- 4.5-inch 480 × 800 TFT display with 207 dpi (xdpi: 197, ydpi: 192)
- Ships with Android OS version 4.4.4 KitKat. Available to update to Lollipop OS 5.0.2 or 5.1.1 operating system with "TouchWiz Home" Home screen UI
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
- Adreno 306/Mali 400MP GPU
- 1 GB of RAM
- Snapdragon 410 chipset/Spreadtrum SC8830
- 8 GB built-in storage, microSD card slot (up to 128 GB)
- 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video recording, 2-megapixel front-facing camera
- Cat. 4 LTE (150/50 Mbit/s); Wi-Fi b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0; NFC; GPS; microUSB, FM radio
- 2,000 mAh battery.
Reception
editPCMag noted the compactness of the phone.[12] TechRadar did not consider it a good contender at the low-end spectrum of the market.[13]
Controversy
editA Samsung Galaxy Core Prime has exploded while a male child was holding it. He was rushed to the hospital after calling 911, and after recovering, suffered from a phobia of mobile phones.[14] This generated some confusion because it was assumed it was a Samsung Galaxy Note 7, infamous for exploding.[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Getting lollipop update". 12 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Firmware archive - SM-G360M". Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ^ a b "Firmware archive - SM-G360F". Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime LTE SM-G360F Specs and features - Phone More". 23 December 2014. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ^ a b Lestoc, Costea. "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Reaches Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update - Improvements and Features - Neurogadget". Neurogadget. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ^ a b "Firmware archive - SM-G360G". Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ^ a b "Firmware archive - SM-G361F". Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2016-09-29.
- ^ "Samsung's Galaxy Core Prime (review)". Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 4G launched in India". Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime". GSMArena. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "Появились данные о бюджетном смартфоне Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition". 3DNews - Daily Digital Digest (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (Verizon Wireless) Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ February 2016, Jon Mundy 01 (February 2016). "Samsung Galaxy Core Prime review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Sullivan, C. J.; Cohen, Shawn; Wilson, Tom (2016-09-11). "Samsung Galaxy phone explodes in little boy's hands". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Everybody calm down: that Brooklyn Note7 explosion reported by the NY Post was actually a Galaxy Core Prime". Android Police. 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2021-06-14.