Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Samsung Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/18/2012 9:25 AM, updated: 3/24/2020 5:34 AM

Compare Samsung Star X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

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!

5 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+87 grams (3.05 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	93 grams (3.26 ounces)
+HVGA (480x320)100% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3 slots (Triple-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8% Thinner
220x176 pixels	vs	+240x400 pixels148% Higher resolution screen
141 PPI	vs	+155 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+3"50% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
750 mAh	vs	+1000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

14 Common items in both devices

50MB

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Proprietary OS

2G EDGE

0.236 Mbps

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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Model	MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Star (GT-S5230)
Other model names	Motorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIM	Samsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2012	4/30/2009
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)	53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight	87 grams (3.05 ounces)	93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 PPI	155 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
System version	Proprietary OS	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset	32bit	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory	64MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	50MB	50MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	3 slots (Triple-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) OM4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	750 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	10 hours
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	800 hours (33.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, White on pink • 2GB microSD included • Facebook dedicated key Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF • DNSe • Shazam Find Music service Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered