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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star vs Samsung Gear S2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Gear S2 X Samsung Star (GT-S5230) 11Points
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A) Compare Samsung Star X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)

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Star (GT-S5230)} 11 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)} 21 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)13%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+3"150%
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+1000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+proprietary audio outputAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+WAP, HTMLAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
50MBvs+4GB (2GB available)40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
93 grams (3.26 ounces)vs+51 grams (1.79 ounces)82%
Lighter
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
240x400 pixelsvs+360x360 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+424 PPI174%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
10 appsvs+1500 apps149 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

1 Common items in both devices
Accelerometer
+ 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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player OneAT&T Samsung Gear S2 SM-R730A, Samsung Orbis
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/30/200911/1/2015
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)51 grams (1.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels360x360 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI424 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
System versionProprietary OSTizen 2.3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredTizen 2.3.2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8x26
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB
Internal storage50MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorNot supported
Audio outputproprietary audio outputNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours5 hours
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)48 hours (2 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Stainless Steel body
• Samsung Pay
• S-Voice, S-Health
• Wireless Charging (Qi)
• IP68 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1.5m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.737W/kg (head), 0.893W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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