Samsung i310
#8685
ZTE Cymbal U
#6694Category Breakdown
Samsung i310
ZTE Cymbal U
Performance
13.546.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
21.227.2
Battery
1.616.2
Build
14.20.2
Connectivity
12.042.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
14.422.6
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 U, launched in 2021, has a larger 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the i310 is powered by a 32-bit Intel XScale CPU at 416 MHz, whereas the Cymbal U utilizes a more modern quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 at 1.3 GHz, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Cymbal U supports 720p video recording, which the i310 does not.
- The i310 lacks a specified battery capacity, while the Cymbal U has a 1600 mAh battery, offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the i310 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, while the Cymbal U operates on a proprietary OS, with the latter also supporting Wi-Fi connectivity, unlike the i310.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung i310
ZTE Cymbal U
General
Release Date
2006
2021
Announced
2006
2021
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
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 Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
111.9 x 48.5 x 19.8 mm (4.41 x 1.91 x 0.78 in)
109.2 x 55.9 x 19.5 mm (4.30 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
Weight
120 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.20 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Proprietary
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A