Samsung R520 Trill
#10378
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
#10420Category Breakdown
Samsung R520 Trill
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4
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 Dual SIM has a smaller 2.0-inch 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, which may offer a smoother experience despite the latter's lower storage capacity of 2MB.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the R520 supports video recording, whereas the R228 does not.
- The R520 has an 880 mAh battery, while the R228 has a slightly larger 1000 mAh battery, which may provide longer usage.
- Build-wise, the R520 is heavier at 97g with larger dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact R228 at 80g.
- The software experience is limited on both devices, with the R520 offering a headphone jack and the R228 lacking one.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung R520 Trill
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
880 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 880 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
101 x 50 x 14 mm (3.98 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
108 x 46 x 11.7 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.46 in)
Weight
97 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual 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
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No