It also affords the convenience of Dual SIM access, giving the smartphone added communication flexibility.

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Sitting in the middle of that strip is the 8-megapixel camera, as well as a covered slot for microSD and SIM cards (SIM access is blocked on this WiFi-only model).

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These features are also supported with the GALAXY Core's Dual SIM technology, enabling users to access both SIM cards simultaneously.

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