Overall Score
9.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#10731)9.3
Performance(#8669)26.9
Camera(#11855)0.0
Display(#9793)20.5
Battery(#10096)6.5
Build(#2811)17.1
Connectivity(#10429)6.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung A257 Magnet
Short Review
- The Samsung A257 Magnet features a compact design with dimensions of 109 x 59 x 12 mm and a lightweight build at 87.6g.
- Its 2.2-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels, providing basic visual clarity with 65K colors, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is limited with 64MB of storage and 64GB of RAM, which is unusual for a phone of its time.
- The camera is minimalistic, with a VGA rear camera and no video recording capabilities, while there is no front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 800mAh, supporting basic usage without fast charging or wireless options.
- The software experience is unspecified, but the device lacks features like stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options are limited to Bluetooth 2.0, with no support for WiFi or 5G.
- The phone comes in a simple black color, lacking water resistance or premium materials.
- Overall, the Samsung A257 Magnet is a basic feature phone with essential functionalities.
- It is designed primarily for calls and texts rather than advanced smartphone capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2009
Announced2009
DescriptionFor AT&T
Display
Size2.2"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI220
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory64MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main CameraVGA
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity800 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight87.6 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR0.61 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth2.0
NFC✗
USB2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A