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LG Xenon GR500 vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

Side by side comparison between LG Xenon GR500 vs Samsung Galaxy Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) Compare LG Xenon GR500 X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

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!

Xenon GR500} 7 Advantages LG Xenon GR500 vs Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
+240x400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+167 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
80MBvs+4GB (2GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
108 grams (3.78 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)8%
Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)33%
Thinner
2.8"vs+3"7%
Larger screen
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
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.
950 mAhvs+1200 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
65 thousand
(back) 2MP
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+3 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

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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ModelXenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Other model namesAT&T LG Xenon GR500, LG Zenon, LG GR500Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandLGSamsung
Release date4/9/20095/1/2013
Depth15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)53.5 x 105.5 millimeters (2.11 x 4.15 in)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI133 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-300
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB
Internal storage80MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, AMRMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours14 hours
Standby264 hours (11 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
• Windows Live, MSN, Yahoo!
Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Xenon GR500Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)
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