Category Breakdown
Haier U56
Samsung A257 Magnet
Performance
5.326.9
Camera
0.00.0
Display
21.220.5
Battery
12.36.5
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
5.06.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
6.09.3
Summary
- The Haier U56 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung A257 Magnet's 2.2-inch display at 220 x 176 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the U56 has no RAM or storage capabilities, while the A257 Magnet includes 64MB of storage and 64GB of RAM, indicating better performance potential.
- The U56's camera is superior with a 1.3 MP rear camera, whereas the A257 Magnet has a VGA camera with no rear MP rating.
- The U56 is equipped with a 1200 mAh battery, which is larger than the A257 Magnet's 800 mAh battery.
- Both devices lack advanced software features, with no specified operating systems or additional functionalities.
- Build quality is comparable, with the U56 being slightly thicker and lighter than the A257 Magnet.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Haier U56
Samsung A257 Magnet
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.4"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
240
220
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 49 x 11.5 mm (4.53 x 1.93 x 0.45 in)
109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight
N/A
87.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
No
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

