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Samsung i310

Samsung i310

#8862
ZTE Cymbal 2

ZTE Cymbal 2

#9601

Category Breakdown

Samsung i310
ZTE Cymbal 2
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.951.0

Summary

  • The Samsung i310, released in 2006, features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Cymbal 2, launched in 2020, has a larger 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~143 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the i310 is powered by a 32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 CPU at 416 MHz, whereas the Cymbal 2 utilizes a more modern Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Cymbal 2 can record video at 720p@30fps, offering better video capabilities.
  • The i310 lacks a battery capacity specification, while the Cymbal 2 has a 1600 mAh battery, providing more longevity.
  • Software-wise, the i310 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, while the Cymbal 2 operates on Linux 3.18.71, reflecting a significant evolution in software experience over the years.
  • The i310 does not support Wi-Fi, while the Cymbal 2 includes Wi-Fi capabilities and Bluetooth 4.2, enhancing connectivity options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung i310
ZTE Cymbal 2

General

Release Date

2006
2020

Announced

2006
2020

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2"
2.8"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT LCD

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)

CPU

32-bit Intel XScale PXA272 416 MHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

N/A
Adreno 308

Memory

8GB (microdrive), 64MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Details

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

N/A
1600 mAh

Battery Details

Removable battery
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

111.9 x 48.5 x 19.8 mm (4.41 x 1.91 x 0.78 in)
109 x 56 x 19.5 mm (4.29 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)

Weight

120 g
135 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

N/A
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
4.2, A2DP

NFC

USB

2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Software

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Linux 3.18.71

OS Version

Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Linux 3.18.71

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes