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Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Star X Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) 11Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) Compare Samsung Galaxy Spica 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!

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) vs Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+180 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+3.2"7%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+CIF (352x288)32%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (200MB available)vs+4GB (2GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)24%
Lighter
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)11%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
TFT LCD
65 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
+5 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 Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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ModelGalaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Other model namesGalaxy Spica i5700, Samsung i5700Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date11/17/20095/1/2013
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)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI133 PPI
Colors65 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
System versionAndroid 1.5 CupcakeAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 Eclairfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S3C641032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (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

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage512MB (200MB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy 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 900/2100Not 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 Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 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 supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
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 Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy 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

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.2 hours14 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy 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 browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
• Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700)Galaxy 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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