Samsung S3500
#9296
Samsung Z520
#8093Category Breakdown
Samsung S3500
Samsung Z520
Performance
24.224.2
Camera
10.039.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
6.51.6
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
4.510.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.716.3
Summary
- The Samsung S3500 features a more compact build with dimensions of 99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm and a weight of 95g, compared to the bulkier Samsung Z520 at 90 x 45 x 22.8 mm and 105g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the S3500 offers 16M colors versus the Z520's 256K colors, enhancing visual quality.
- Performance is similar, with both models equipped with 40MB of storage and RAM, but the S3500's battery capacity of 800mAh provides better longevity.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 2 MP rear camera, but the S3500 lacks video recording capabilities, while the Z520 supports it.
- The S3500 offers Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, while the Z520 is limited to Bluetooth 1.2, and the S3500 does not feature stereo speakers, unlike the Z520.
- Overall, the S3500 presents a more modern design and better display quality, while the Z520 has a unique audio feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung S3500
Samsung Z520
General
Release Date
2009
2006
Announced
2009
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
N/A
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 2.0 inch, 4:3 ratio
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
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
90 x 45 x 22.8 mm (3.54 x 1.77 x 0.90 in)
Weight
95 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A