Samsung Ch@t 357
#8957
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
#9205Category Breakdown
Samsung Ch@t 357
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
Performance
22.134.0
Camera
10.012.5
Display
33.216.0
Battery
10.313.1
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
15.518.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.713.0
Summary
- The Samsung Ch@t 357, released in 2012, features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2, launched in 2014, offers a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Ch@t 357 has a low-powered 208 MHz CPU and 34MB of storage, whereas the Galaxy Star 2 is equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of storage, providing a significantly better user experience.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Star 2 can record video at 480p@24fps compared to the Ch@t 357's 320p@15fps.
- The Ch@t 357 has a 1000 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Star 2 has a slightly larger 1300 mAh battery, contributing to longer usage time.
- The Ch@t 357 runs on a basic software platform, whereas the Galaxy Star 2 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more advanced software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Ch@t 357 is lighter at 95.5g compared to the 107.6g of the Galaxy Star 2, but both have similar dimensions and lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Ch@t 357
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Chat S3570Available as Samsung S3572 or Samsung Ch@t357 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
SC6815A
CPU
208 MHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
34MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111.9 x 60.4 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.38 x 0.45 in)
109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)
Weight
95.5 g
107.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray
Iris Charcoal, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer