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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star vs Tecno Pop 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pop 5 X Samsung Star (GT-S5230) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Tecno Pop 5 (BD3) Compare Samsung Star X
6.1"
IPS

720x1560

5
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

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 Pop 5 (BD3)} 28 Advantages Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)109%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
50MBvs+32GB (23GB available)470 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+282 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+6.1"103%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps177 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+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+4000 mAh3 times
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.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

4 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
FM (RDS) / FM
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ 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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)Pop 5 (BD3)
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player OneTecno Pop 5 (BD3, 32GB+2GB) 4000mAh
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungTecno
Release date4/30/20097/26/2021
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI282 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Chipset32bit32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
RAM memoryfeature not registered2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage50MB32GB (23GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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 Mbps42/5.76 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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework
• Colors: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue
• Android Go edition
• HIOS 7.5
• Silicon case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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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