Samsung S3500
#9296
Samsung Z550
#7736Category Breakdown
Samsung S3500
Samsung Z550
Performance
24.234.7
Camera
10.039.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
6.51.6
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
4.59.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.717.6
Summary
- The Samsung S3500 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display compared to the 2.0-inch display of the Samsung Z550, both with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the S3500 supports 16M colors versus the Z550's 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the S3500 has 40MB of storage and 40GB of RAM, while the Z550 offers significantly more with 138MB of storage and 138GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Z550 can record video, while the S3500 is limited to 320p at 15fps.
- The S3500 is powered by an 800mAh battery, whereas the Z550's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Build quality is comparable, with the S3500 being slightly thicker but both weighing the same at 95g.
- The S3500 lacks stereo speakers, while the Z550 includes them, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung S3500
Samsung Z550
General
Release Date
2009
2006
Announced
2009
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
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
138MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Videocall camera
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 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)
93 x 45 x 17.5 mm (3.66 x 1.77 x 0.69 in)
Weight
95 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
N/A
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
2.0, 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