Samsung A717
#8651
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
Samsung A717
Samsung S3500
Performance
20.524.2
Camera
39.610.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
10.36.5
Build
16.415.1
Connectivity
14.64.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
14.512.7
Summary
- The Samsung A717 and S3500 both feature a TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the S3500 has a larger 2.2-inch screen compared to the A717's 0-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the A717 has 26MB of storage and 26GB of RAM, while the S3500 offers 40MB of storage and 40GB of RAM, indicating a better performance capability.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the S3500 can record video at 320p@15fps, while the A717's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The A717 has a 1000mAh battery, which is larger than the S3500's 800mAh battery, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, including WiFi and modern Bluetooth capabilities.
- The A717 is slightly lighter at 93g compared to the S3500's 95g, and they differ in design, with the A717 available in black and the S3500 in silver.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A717
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2007
2009
Announced
2007
2009
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
26MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104 x 54 x 12.7 mm (4.09 x 2.13 x 0.5 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
93 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.29 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A