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Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB) vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 vs Motorola Charm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Charm X Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB) 27Points
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 X
2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)

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 S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB) vs Charm (MB502)} 1 Advantage Motorola Charm (MB502)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core131%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+32GB (28GB available)190 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)34%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+217 PPI52%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4.3"54%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1650 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1170 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
116 grams (4.06 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)5%
Lighter

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+12 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 S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
 
ModelGalaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Charm (MB502)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/28/20128/5/2010
Depth8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR UI 1.5

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 266MhzPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps3.6/2 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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 24 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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 S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1170 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours5 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)334 hours (13.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet
• 2GB microSD included
• CrystalTalk Plus
• BackTrack navigation pad
• Kodak Perfect Touch
• HAC
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)Motorola Charm (MB502)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.34W/kg (head)feature not registered
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