Samsung R570 Messenger III
#8919
Sonim XP5300 Force 3G
#9207Category Breakdown
Samsung R570 Messenger III
Sonim XP5300 Force 3G
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
37.321.2
Battery
11.818.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.322.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.813.0
Summary
- The Samsung R570 Messenger III features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sonim XP5300 Force 3G has a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower color depth at 65K colors.
- In terms of performance, both devices have no RAM or specified chipset, limiting their capabilities.
- The camera on the Sonim XP5300 is superior with a 2 MP rear camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the Samsung.
- Battery capacity is also notably different, with the Sonim offering 1950 mAh versus the Samsung's 1140 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the Sonim.
- Both devices run basic software without advanced features, and neither supports modern connectivity options like Wi-Fi or 5G.
- The Samsung is lighter at 105g compared to the Sonim's 185g, but the Sonim's build may be more rugged given its larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung R570 Messenger III
Sonim XP5300 Force 3G
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1140 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1140 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.6 x 53.5 x 14.9 mm (4.59 x 2.11 x 0.59 in)
126 x 60 x 25 mm (4.96 x 2.36 x 0.98 in)
Weight
105 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Black/Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer