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Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B) vs Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus vs Samsung Fascinate phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Fascinate X Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B) 08Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) Compare Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B) vs Fascinate (SCH-i500)} 15 Advantages Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
+4GB (2GB available)34%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.49GB available)
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs116 grams (4.06 ounces)
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)21%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+233 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+4"43%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
850MHz 32bit Single-core
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
 
ModelGalaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Other model namesGalaxy Pocket Plus GT-S5301B (Single-Sim)Verizon Samsung Fascinate i500, Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date12/1/20129/8/2010
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)57.9 x 104.9 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Chipset32bit: Broadcom BCM21654 (40nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 850MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom VideoCore-IVPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)2GB (1.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.7 hours5.5 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Panorama photo
• WhatsApp compatible
• Colors: Black, Grey, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301B)Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.974W/kg (head)feature not registered
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