Motorola SPICE Key
#7688
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
#9205Category Breakdown
Motorola SPICE Key
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
Performance
45.234.0
Camera
12.512.5
Display
32.316.0
Battery
14.213.1
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
24.918.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.713.0
Summary
- The Motorola SPICE Key, released in 2011, features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2, launched in 2014, offers a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the SPICE Key is powered by a 600 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Star 2 has a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, leading to improved multitasking and responsiveness.
- The SPICE Key has a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the Galaxy Star 2's 2 MP camera, but both devices lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The SPICE Key's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1420 mAh versus the Galaxy Star 2's 1300 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The SPICE Key runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Galaxy Star 2 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a better software experience with updated features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola SPICE Key
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
For the US
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
SC6815A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)
Weight
110 g
107.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Iris Charcoal, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
N/A
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/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer