Samsung A657
#9196
Samsung Z140
#9292Category Breakdown
Samsung A657
Samsung Z140
Performance
32.024.3
Camera
2.539.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
14.210.3
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
14.19.3
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
13.012.7
Summary
- The Samsung A657, released in 2009, features a larger 1.9-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Samsung Z140, from 2005, has a smaller display of the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A657 has significantly more RAM at 128MB compared to the Z140's 44MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices lack advanced camera features, with the A657 having no rear camera and the Z140 offering a VGA camera with video recording.
- The A657 is equipped with a 1420mAh battery, providing a higher capacity than the Z140's 1000mAh.
- Both phones run basic software experiences without notable enhancements, and neither supports modern connectivity options like WiFi or 5G.
- The A657 is slightly heavier and bulkier than the Z140, which is more compact and lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A657
Samsung Z140
General
Release Date
2009
2005
Announced
2009
2005
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
1.9"
N/A
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels
PPI
176
176
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
128MB
44MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 52 x 19.5 mm (4.53 x 2.05 x 0.77 in)
88 x 48 x 26 mm (3.46 x 1.89 x 1.02 in)
Weight
123 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.46 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A