Samsung A257 Magnet
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Samsung Ch@t 222
#9548Category Breakdown
Samsung A257 Magnet
Samsung Ch@t 222
Performance
26.924.4
Camera
0.09.6
Display
20.531.7
Battery
6.510.3
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
6.512.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.312.0
Summary
- The Samsung A257 Magnet and Samsung Ch@t 222 both feature a 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Ch@t 222 supports 256K colors compared to the Magnet's 65K, offering slightly better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the A257 has 64MB of storage and 64GB of RAM, while the Ch@t 222 has 43MB of storage and 43GB of RAM, indicating a better performance potential for the Magnet.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera with no video capabilities, but the Ch@t 222 can record video at QCIF@15fps.
- The Ch@t 222 has a larger 1000mAh battery compared to the A257's 800mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- In build quality, the A257 is slightly lighter at 87.6g, while the Ch@t 222 is 90.0g, and the Ch@t 222 includes a headphone jack, which the A257 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A257 Magnet
Samsung Ch@t 222
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
For AT&T
Also known as Samsung E2222, Samsung Chat 222
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
220
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
64MB
43MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 59 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
109.5 x 61.3 x 11.9 mm (4.31 x 2.41 x 0.47 in)
Weight
87.6 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A