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Sony Ericsson Satio vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

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

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Compare Samsung Star X Sony Ericsson Satio 20Points
3.5"
TFT

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Sony Ericsson Satio X
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Satio

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Satio} 20 Advantages Sony Ericsson Satio vs Star (GT-S5230)} 3 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+256MB (128MB available)156%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs50MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+210 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+3.5"17%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)35%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9%
Thinner
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Resistive
Single
Accelerometer
1000 mAh
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
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ModelSony Ericsson SatioStar (GT-S5230)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Satio U1i, U1a, SE IdouSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date10/5/20094/30/2009
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Proprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory256MB SDRAMfeature not registered
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)50MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/3.6 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 networkU1i version:
UMTS 900/2100
U1a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashXenon flashNot 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not 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

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio outputproprietary audio output
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.9 hours10 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)800 hours (33.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Bordeaux
• 8GB microSD included
• WVGA 30fps via software update
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson SatioSamsung Star (GT-S5230)
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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