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Samsung Galaxy Core LTE SM-G386F

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Core LTE SM-G386F
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE SM-G386F (Galaxy Series)
Processor
Renesas MP5232 2 x 1.2 GHz, Cortex-A9
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
Display
4.50 inch 16:9, 960 x 540 pixel, multi-touch screen, QHD, TFT, 16 million colors, glossy: yes
Storage
8 GB SSD, 8 GB 
, 5.09 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD cards max 64 GB, Sensors: movement sensor, proximity sensor, A-GPS/GLONASS
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS dual-band (900/2100 Mhz), LTE Cat4, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 10 x 133 x 66 ( = 0.39 x 5.24 x 2.6 in)
Battery
8 Wh Lithium-Ion, 2000 mAh
Operating System
Android 4.2
Camera
Webcam: Rear: 5 MP (2560 x 1920), Front: 0.3 MP (640 x 480)
Additional features
Speakers: one rear-sided speaker, Keyboard: virtual, Keyboard Light: no, micro-USB cord, modular power supply, in-ear headphone, printed quick start guide, Samsung apps, Samsung ChatON, Samsung Kies, S Voice, S Translator, S Travel, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
137 g ( = 4.83 oz / 0.3 pounds), Power Supply: 25 g ( = 0.88 oz / 0.06 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 77.97% - good
Average of 7 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 13%, features: 55%, display: 67% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 75%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 88%

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE SM-G386F

80.8% Review Samsung Galaxy Core LTE SM-G386F Smartphone | Notebookcheck
Turbo data. A 4.5-inch smartphone powered by Android 4.2.2 and high-speed LTE for a price considerably below 300 Euros (~$416): Samsung's Galaxy Core LTE SM-G386F enables a browsing speed of up to 150 Mbit/s - not its only advantage, as our review proves.
58% Samsung-Handy mit LTE Cat 4-Unterstützung
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 58% features: 50% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
94% Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 94% emissions: 83%
88% Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Source: SFT - Heft 10/2014 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88%
88% Samsung Galaxy Core LTE im Test: Schnelles LTE gepaart mit Langeweile
Source: Mobicroco German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% features: 90% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 85%
88% Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% mobility: 95%
Matter Rücken und LTE Cat 4
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: currently cheapest LTE cat 4-model; anti-slip cover Negative: weaker camera and performance compared to S4 mini
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2014
49% Recenzja Samsung Galaxy Core LTE: Postrzępiony rdzeń
Source: Teleguru Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 49% display: 50% mobility: 40% workmanship: 40%

Comment

PowerVR SGX544: OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible with 4 pixel and 2 vertex shaders

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


MP5232: Dual-Core Cortex A9 SoC (max 1.5 GHz) with integrated LTE cat. 4 radio.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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Stefan Hinum, 2014-05-20 (Update: 2014-05-20)