Samsung Droid Charge I510
#4402
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940
#4405Category Breakdown
Samsung Droid Charge I510
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.656.6
Summary
- The Samsung Droid Charge I510 and Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940 both feature a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Droid Charge is equipped with a Hummingbird chipset and 2GB of RAM, while the Lightray uses an Exynos 3210 chipset with 1.4GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Lightray supports video recording at 720p compared to the Droid Charge's unspecified video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1600 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options available on either model.
- The Droid Charge runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Lightray operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing a slightly updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Lightray being marginally lighter and thinner than the Droid Charge.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Droid Charge I510
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G R940
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung SCH-i510, Samsung Inspiration, Samsung Stealth, Samsung Stealth V, Samsung 4G LTE, Samsung Galaxy S Aviator
For MetroPCSAlso known as Samsung SCH-R940
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Exynos 3210
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
2GB
1.4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130 x 68 x 12 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.47 in)
130 x 68 x 11.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
Weight
143 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes