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Samsung C5212

Samsung C5212

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Samsung S501i

Samsung S501i

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Category Breakdown

Samsung C5212
Samsung S501i
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.451.1

Summary

  • The Samsung C5212, released in 2009, features a larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Samsung S501i, from 2006, has a smaller display of the same resolution but is less user-friendly due to its size.
  • In terms of performance, the C5212 has 60MB of storage and 60MB of RAM, compared to the S501i's 80MB storage and 80MB RAM, indicating slightly better multitasking capabilities for the latter.
  • Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the S501i supports CIF video recording, while the C5212 records at QCIF@15fps.
  • The C5212 is equipped with a 1000mAh battery, offering a longer usage time compared to the S501i's 750mAh battery.
  • Both devices run basic software without advanced features, and neither offers modern connectivity options like WiFi or 5G.
  • Build quality-wise, the C5212 is larger and heavier at 98.7g, while the S501i is more compact at 80g, making it easier to handle.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung C5212
Samsung S501i

General

Release Date

2009
2006

Announced

2009
2006

Description

Also known as Samsung Fizz
N/A

Display

Size

2.2"
N/A

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels

PPI

176
176

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

60MB
80MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Details

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

QCIF@15fps
CIF

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
750 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 1.91 x 0.56 in)
89.7 x 46 x 19.5 mm (3.53 x 1.81 x 0.77 in)

Weight

98.7 g
80 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
Yes

NFC

USB

2.0
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Software

Operating System

N/A
N/A

OS Version

N/A
N/A

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
No

Audio Jack

No
No