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Samsung R380 Freeform III

Samsung R380 Freeform III

#7575
Samsung S5550 Shark 2

Samsung S5550 Shark 2

#7565

Category Breakdown

Samsung R380 Freeform III
Samsung S5550 Shark 2
Performance
29.429.5
Camera
39.611.7
Display
34.168.0
Battery
10.39.4
Build
16.20.2
Connectivity
13.915.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.318.3

Summary

  • The Samsung R380 Freeform III features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of approximately 240 ppi compared to the 2.2-inch AMOLED display of the Samsung S5550 Shark 2, which has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a lower pixel density of around 182 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the R380 has 100MB of storage and 100GB of RAM, while the S5550 provides slightly more with 110MB of storage and 110GB of RAM.
  • The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the R380 having a 1.3 MP rear camera, whereas the S5550 boasts a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus.
  • Battery capacity is comparable, with the R380 at 1000 mAh and the S5550 at 960 mAh, both lacking fast charging and wireless charging options.
  • The R380 includes a headphone jack, while the S5550 does not, which may affect the software experience for users who prefer wired audio.
  • Overall, the R380 offers a larger display and better pixel density, while the S5550 excels in camera performance.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung R380 Freeform III
Samsung S5550 Shark 2

General

Release Date

2011
2010

Announced

2011
2010

Description

For MetroPCSAlso known as Samsung Comment
N/A

Display

Size

2.4"
2.2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
AMOLED, 256K colors

Resolution

480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~240 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)

PPI

480
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

100MB
110MB

Expandable Storage

✗
✗

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
Yes

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

✗
✗

Night Mode

✗
✗

Raw Photo Support

✗
✗

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
960 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 960 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

✗
✗

Wireless Charging

✗
✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions

112 x 61 x 11 mm (4.41 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
101.8 x 48.7 x 14.8 mm (4.01 x 1.92 x 0.58 in)

Weight

92 g
99 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Pink

Foldable

✗
✗

SAR

0.94 W/kg (head)     0.64 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

✗
✗

4G

✗
✗

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP

NFC

✗
✗

USB

microUSB 2.0
2.0

IR Blaster

✗
✗

Headphone Jack

✓
✗

Radio

✗
✗

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; MetroNavigator GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

✗
✗

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

✗
✗

Face Unlock

✗
✗

Sensors

N/A
N/A