Motorola A1600
#8790
Samsung S5230 Star
#9761Category Breakdown
Motorola A1600
Samsung S5230 Star
Performance
20.624.6
Camera
39.610.0
Display
26.326.3
Battery
8.810.3
Build
17.616.0
Connectivity
8.97.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.111.5
Summary
- The Motorola A1600 features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung S5230 Star has a larger 3.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the A1600 has 27MB of storage and 27GB of RAM, whereas the S5230 provides 50MB of storage and 50GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the S5230 can record video at 320p@15fps, while the A1600 lacks detailed video specifications.
- The A1600's battery capacity is 930mAh, compared to the S5230's 1000mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Both phones run on basic software platforms, with the A1600 utilizing Linux, while the S5230's OS is unspecified, but both lack advanced features typical of modern smartphones.
- The A1600 is heavier at 128g, while the S5230 is lighter at 93.5g, contributing to a more portable design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A1600
Samsung S5230 Star
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One, and Samsung S5233, Samsung Avila
Display
Size
2.4"
3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
27MB
50MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, 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
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
930 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 930 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98.9 x 53.5 x 19.6 mm (3.89 x 2.11 x 0.77 in)
104 x 53 x 11.9 mm (4.09 x 2.09 x 0.47 in)
Weight
128 g
93.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body)
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer