Overall Score
56.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#4405)56.6
Performance(#6010)57.3
Camera(#6179)42.1
Display(#2270)76.3
Battery(#11192)43.5
Build(#9317)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940
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- Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the software experience is outdated, lacking modern features and updates.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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1600 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions130 x 68 x 11.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
Weight142 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes