Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
Samsung Galaxy 551
Performance
47.841.7
Camera
39.610.0
Display
9.515.2
Battery
11.812.3
Build
14.316.4
Connectivity
10.826.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.913.8
Summary
- The Motorola A3000 features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy 551 has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A3000 is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy 551 has a more capable 600 MHz CPU and 160MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy 551 supports video recording at 320p@15fps, while the A3000's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Galaxy 551 also has a larger battery capacity of 1200 mAh compared to the A3000's 1130 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A3000 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, whereas the Galaxy 551 operates on Android 2.2, which is upgradable to 2.3.6, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the A3000 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy 551.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A3000
Samsung Galaxy 551
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung I5510, Samsung Callisto
Display
Size
2.8"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm ESM7206A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
160MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
1130 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.8 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
111 x 55 x 15.2 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.60 in)
Weight
119 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
0.18 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

