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Gigabyte GSmart MS802

Gigabyte GSmart MS802

#9055
Samsung Galaxy Star S5280

Samsung Galaxy Star S5280

#9641

Category Breakdown

Gigabyte GSmart MS802
Samsung Galaxy Star S5280
Performance
31.326.0
Camera
39.610.0
Display
9.521.2
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
20.217.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.411.8

Summary

  • The Gigabyte GSmart MS802, released in 2009, features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star S5280, launched in 2013, has a slightly larger 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the MS802 is powered by a 520MHz Marvell PXA270 CPU and has 128MB of RAM, whereas the Star S5280 offers a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 512MB of RAM, resulting in better overall performance.
  • The GSmart's rear camera is 3.15 MP, superior to the Star's 2 MP camera, but both lack front-facing cameras.
  • The MS802 has a 1300mAh battery compared to the Star's 1200mAh, but both devices do not support fast charging or wireless charging.
  • The GSmart runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Star operates on Android 4.1.2, providing a more modern software experience.
  • Overall, the Galaxy Star S5280 offers better performance and software, while the GSmart has a slightly better camera and battery capacity.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gigabyte GSmart MS802
Samsung Galaxy Star S5280

General

Release Date

2009
2013

Announced

2009
2013

Description

N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Star Duos S5282 with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size

2.8"
3"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

520MHz Marvell PXA270
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Mali-300

Memory

128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117 x 59.8 x 14.8 mm (4.61 x 2.35 x 0.58 in)
105 x 58 x 11.9 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)

Weight

130 g
100.5 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Iron Gray
Black, White, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
No

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer