Samsung S3500
#9296
Samsung S3550 Shark 3
#8501Category Breakdown
Samsung S3500
Samsung S3550 Shark 3
Performance
24.224.3
Camera
10.039.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
6.56.5
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
4.57.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.714.9
Summary
- The Samsung S3500 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the S3550 Shark 3 has a smaller 2.0-inch display but offers 256K colors, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the S3500 has 40MB of storage and 40GB of RAM, compared to the S3550's 44MB storage and 44GB RAM, providing a marginal advantage in multitasking.
- Both models have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the S3550 supports video recording, which the S3500 does not.
- Battery capacity is identical at 800mAh for both devices, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The S3500 is heavier at 95g versus the S3550's 79g, and the latter offers more color options.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options such as WiFi and NFC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung S3500
Samsung S3550 Shark 3
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung S3550 Shark slider
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
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
40MB
44MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
95.8 x 45.8 x 14.4 mm (3.77 x 1.80 x 0.57 in)
Weight
95 g
79 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A