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Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) vs Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Win X Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550) Compare Samsung Galaxy Star X
4.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)

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 Star (GT-S5280)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) vs Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)44%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)23%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+199 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4.7"57%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 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 Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
ModelGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-simSamsung Galaxy Win GT-i8550E, Samsung GT-i8550L
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/1/20135/6/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)70.7 x 133.3 millimeters (2.78 x 5.25 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI199 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-300Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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 Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours11 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: White, Titan Gray
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Galaxy Win (GT-i8550)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.476W/kg (head), 0.847W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)0.228W/kg (head)
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