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Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940#6077

Released: 2012

Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940

Overall Score

25.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6077)25.3
Performance(#8105)32.0
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#1657)80.5
Battery(#7228)16.2
Build(#2681)17.3
Connectivity(#6087)34.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940 features a compact design with dimensions of 130 x 68 x 11.7 mm and a weight of 142g, making it portable.
  • Its 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing decent color vibrancy but limited sharpness at approximately 217 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by the Exynos 3210 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 1.4GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with autofocus, capable of recording 720p video, while the front camera is a 1.3 MP for basic selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 1600mAh, which may require frequent charging given the device's age and usage patterns.
  • Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the software experience is outdated, lacking modern features and updates.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device lacks advanced features like water resistance and stereo speakers, and it uses a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940 is a basic smartphone with limited capabilities, reflecting its 2012 release.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor MetroPCSAlso known as Samsung SCH-R940

Display

Size4.3"
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetExynos 3210
CPU1.0 GHz
GPUN/A
Memory1.4GB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1600 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions130 x 68 x 11.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
Weight142 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR0.72 W/kg (head)     0.45 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkCDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass