Apple iPhone 3G
#10949
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
#9205Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3G
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
Performance
13.734.0
Camera
0.012.5
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.713.1
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
26.618.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
8.213.0
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3G features a solid build with a weight of 133g and dimensions of 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 is lighter at 107.6g and slightly smaller at 109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 3G has a 412 MHz CPU compared to the Galaxy Star 2's 1.0 GHz CPU, but the iPhone has more RAM at 128MB versus 512MB in the Galaxy Star 2.
- Both cameras are 2 MP with no optical image stabilization, but the Galaxy Star 2 can record video at 480p.
- The iPhone 3G has a 1220 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Star 2 has a slightly larger 1300 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS, upgradable to 4.2.1, while the Galaxy Star 2 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3G
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
General
Release Date
2008
2014
Announced
2008
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
SC6815A
CPU
412 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR MBX
N/A
Memory
8GB 128MB RAM, 16GB 128MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1220 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1220 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)
Weight
133 g
107.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black(8/16 GB), White (16 GB)
Iris Charcoal, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.52 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer