Samsung A257 Magnet
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verykool i240
#9742Category Breakdown
Samsung A257 Magnet
verykool i240
Performance
26.98.4
Camera
0.039.6
Display
20.515.2
Battery
6.56.5
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
6.512.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.311.5
Summary
- The Samsung A257 Magnet features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels, while the verykool i240 has a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A257 has 64MB of storage and 64MB of RAM, significantly outperforming the i240's 4MB of storage and 4MB of RAM, which is limited by its 108 MHz CPU.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera with no optical image stabilization, but the verykool i240 supports video recording, unlike the A257.
- Battery capacity is identical at 800mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A257 is slightly heavier and thicker than the i240, which is marginally more compact and available in multiple colors, while the software experience on both devices is basic, lacking advanced features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A257 Magnet
verykool i240
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
220 x 176 pixels (~128 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
220
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
108 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
4MB ROM, 4MB RAM
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
Yes
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
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable
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)
116 x 51 x 11.8 mm (4.57 x 2.01 x 0.46 in)
Weight
87.6 g
85 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB
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