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Samsung Galaxy Star S5280#9641

Released: 2013

Samsung Galaxy Star S5280

Overall Score

11.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#9641)11.8
Performance(#8819)26.0
Camera(#10156)10.0
Display(#9686)21.2
Battery(#8358)12.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8526)17.5
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 features a compact design with dimensions of 105 x 58 x 11.9 mm and a weight of 100.5g, making it lightweight and portable.
  • Its 3.0-inch TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 133 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and Mali-300 GPU, paired with 512MB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • The rear camera is 2 MP, capable of recording video at 320p@15fps, while there is no front-facing camera.
  • The battery capacity is 1200 mAh, providing limited usage time without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is basic and lacks modern features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in black, white, and blue colors, though it lacks water resistance.
  • Overall, the Galaxy Star S5280 is a simple phone suitable for essential functions.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAvailable as Samsung Galaxy Star Duos S5282 with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size3"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI240
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUMali-300
Memory4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording320p@15fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions105 x 58 x 11.9 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)
Weight100.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedNo
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer