Category Breakdown
Samsung F480
Samsung F490
Performance
35.134.7
Camera
10.610.0
Display
32.326.3
Battery
10.37.9
Build
15.714.6
Connectivity
14.417.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.812.6
Summary
- The Samsung F480 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the F490 has a larger 3.3-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 432 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the F480 has 232MB of RAM compared to the F490's 130MB, but both devices have similar camera specifications with a 5 MP rear camera and no optical image stabilization.
- The F480's battery capacity is 1000mAh, which is higher than the F490's 880mAh, although neither supports fast charging.
- Both phones run on similar software experiences, lacking advanced features, but the F490 includes a headphone jack, which the F480 does not have.
- Build-wise, the F480 is slightly lighter and more compact than the F490, which is marginally larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung F480
Samsung F490
General
Release Date
2008
2008
Announced
2008
2008
Description
Also known as Samsung ToccoSamsung F488 for Hong KongSamsung TouchWiz for Brazil (no 3G)Samsung Player Style for France
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 432 pixels (~150 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
232MB
130MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
Videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
880 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98.4 x 55 x 11.6 mm (3.87 x 2.17 x 0.46 in)
115 x 53.5 x 11.8 mm (4.53 x 2.11 x 0.46 in)
Weight
100.6 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
0.19 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

