Apple iPhone 3GS
#10346
Samsung Star Deluxe Duos S5292
#8372Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3GS
Samsung Star Deluxe Duos S5292
Performance
14.93.7
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.033.2
Battery
14.010.3
Build
17.415.6
Connectivity
26.216.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.415.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3GS and Samsung Star Deluxe Duos S5292 both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the iPhone offers a more robust software experience with iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6, while the Samsung lacks a specified OS.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and has 256MB of RAM, significantly outperforming the Samsung's 312 MHz CPU and lack of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the iPhone records video at 480p@30fps, while the Samsung's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The iPhone has a larger battery capacity of 1400 mAh compared to the Samsung's 1000 mAh, contributing to longer usage times.
- Build quality is comparable, with the iPhone being slightly heavier at 135g versus the Samsung's 109g, and both feature a similar design aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS
Samsung Star Deluxe Duos S5292
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
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
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
312 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX535
N/A
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1000 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)
113 x 61.9 x 11.8 mm (4.45 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
Weight
135 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.26 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
3.0, 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 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer