Samsung R520 Trill
#8678
ZTE R228
#11587Category Breakdown
Samsung R520 Trill
ZTE R228
Performance
8.78.9
Camera
39.60.0
Display
36.414.2
Battery
7.94.6
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
13.08.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.45.0
Summary
- The Samsung R520 Trill features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the ZTE R228 has a 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the R520 has 1GB of RAM compared to the R228's 2GB, although the R228 has less storage at 2MB.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the R520 supports video recording, whereas the R228 does not.
- The R520 is equipped with an 880 mAh battery, providing a longer usage time than the R228's 700 mAh battery.
- Build quality-wise, the R520 is heavier at 97g and thicker at 14mm, while the R228 is lighter at 67g and slimmer at 11mm.
- The R520 includes a headphone jack, while the R228 does not, and both phones lack advanced software features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung R520 Trill
ZTE R228
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
For U.S. Cellular
Also known as ZTE-G R228
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
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
1GB
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
880 mAh
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101 x 50 x 14 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
108 x 46 x 11 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.43 in)
Weight
97 g
67 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
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