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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X Samsung Star (GT-S5230) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
34Points Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB) Compare Samsung Star X
5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)

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 Redmi S2 (64GB)} 34 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (64GB)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)83%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
50MBvs+64GB (50GB available)1023 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)47%
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+720x1440 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+269 PPI74%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.99"100%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP4 times
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+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) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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) 300 Mbps1270 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+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-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+3080 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 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

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One็บข็ฑณ่‡ชๆ‹ๆ‰‹ๆœบS2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/30/20095/1/2018
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI269 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage50MB64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
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 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedM1803E6G Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6
M1803E6G Global version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh3080 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black
โ€ข MIUI 10
โ€ข 18:9 screen

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Redmi S2 (64GB)
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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