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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)

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

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Compare Asus Zenfone AR X Samsung Star (GT-S5230) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
37Points Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB) Compare Samsung Star X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

23
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)

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!

Star (GT-S5230)} 2 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)} 37 Advantages Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)83%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
50MBvs+256GB (238GB available)4873 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)34%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels37 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+515 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.7"90%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 23MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+3300 mAh2 times
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
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.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player OneAsus Zenfone AR ZS571KL (256GB+8GB RAM) A002A, A002
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungAsus
Release date4/30/20095/1/2017, Announced: 1/9/2017
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)77.4 x 158.7 millimeters (3.05 x 6.25 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI515 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredZenUI 3.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered8GB LPDDR4
Internal storage50MB256GB (238GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 supportedGlobal version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 29)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredMotion tracking sensors

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Pink
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
โ€ข DNSe
โ€ข Shazam Find Music service
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Tango and Daydream by Google

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)
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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