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Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727) vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket vs Positivo Twist Metal (S530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist Metal (S530) X Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727) 11Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Positivo Twist Metal (S530) Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket X
5.2"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Positivo Twist Metal (S530)

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 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727) vs Twist Metal (S530)} 15 Advantages Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+207 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs188 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 75 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
4.5"vs+5.2"16%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
1850 mAhvs+2200 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
60Hz
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 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 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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ModelGalaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Twist Metal (S530)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727Positivo Twist S530 (Metal)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungPositivo
Release date11/6/20117/19/2017
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 129.8 millimeters (2.71 x 5.11 in)75.3 x 149.2 millimeters (2.96 x 5.87 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI188 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 4.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75/25 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat2 (Bands 4, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + 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, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1850 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby256 hours (10.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
HAC M3/T3
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Positivo Twist Metal (S530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.3W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.197W/kg (head)0.34W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
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