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Samsung Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700) vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

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

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Compare Samsung Star X Samsung Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700) 16Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Samsung Galaxy Portal X
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)

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Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700) vs Star (GT-S5230)} 4 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+512MB (180MB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs50MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+320x480 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+180 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+3.2"7%
Larger screen
vs3"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+CIF (352x288)32%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+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
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)33%
Lighter
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)11%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Single
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 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 Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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ModelGalaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Star (GT-S5230)
Other model namesT-Mobile Galaxy Portal i5700, Samsung GT-i5700Samsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/10/20104/30/2009
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 115 millimeters (2.24 x 4.53 in)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI155 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
System versionAndroid 1.5 CupcakeProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S3C641032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory256MB SDRAMfeature not registered
Internal storage512MB (180MB available)50MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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 networkCSD, GPRS, 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

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 15 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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 Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.2 hours10 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)800 hours (33.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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