Plum Profile
#9325
Samsung A257 Magnet
#10731Category Breakdown
Plum Profile
Samsung A257 Magnet
Performance
22.426.9
Camera
39.60.0
Display
15.220.5
Battery
6.56.5
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
11.66.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.69.3
Summary
- The Plum Profile features a compact build with dimensions of 94.2 x 45 x 18.5 mm and weighs 65.7g, while the Samsung A257 Magnet is larger at 109 x 59 x 12 mm and heavier at 87.6g.
- The Profile has a 1.77-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the A257's 2.2-inch TFT display at 220 x 176 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Profile has 32MB RAM and 32MB ROM, whereas the A257 offers 64MB RAM and 64MB storage, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have basic camera setups, with the Profile featuring a 1.3 MP rear camera and the A257 having a VGA camera, but neither excels in photography.
- Both phones are equipped with 800mAh batteries and lack advanced charging options, while the Profile has Bluetooth connectivity and the A257 supports Bluetooth 2.0.
- The software experience on both devices is minimal, lacking modern features and apps.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Plum Profile
Samsung A257 Magnet
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
C100 – Dual SIM
C101 – Single SIM
For AT&T
Display
Size
1.77"
2.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~226 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
32MB ROM, 32MB RAM
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (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
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery (BL-4C)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
94.2 x 45 x 18.5 mm (3.71 x 1.77 x 0.73 in)
109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight
65.7 g
87.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Black (with black and white)
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
Yes
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
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