Samsung S5050
#7840
Samsung S5550 Shark 2
#7565Category Breakdown
Samsung S5050
Samsung S5550 Shark 2
Performance
24.229.5
Camera
10.011.7
Display
68.068.0
Battery
6.59.4
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
7.815.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.218.3
Summary
- The Samsung S5050 and S5550 Shark 2 both feature a 2.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the S5550 Shark 2 has a significant advantage with 110MB of RAM compared to the S5050's 40MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the S5550 Shark 2 is superior, boasting a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and 30fps video recording, while the S5050 has a 3.15 MP rear camera with 15fps video.
- Battery capacity also favors the S5550 Shark 2 at 960mAh versus the S5050's 800mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on similar software experiences, lacking advanced features like stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
- Build quality is comparable, with the S5050 slightly heavier at 102g and the S5550 Shark 2 being lighter at 99g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung S5050
Samsung S5550 Shark 2
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.2"
Type
AMOLED, 256K colors
AMOLED, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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
110MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
320p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
960 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 960 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
105 x 49 x 14.9 mm (4.13 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)
101.8 x 48.7 x 14.8 mm (4.01 x 1.92 x 0.58 in)
Weight
102 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.29 W/kg (head) 0.31 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
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