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Samsung Star II vs Samsung GALAXY Ace 2

Samsung Star II Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung S5260, Samsung Tocco Icon PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 9.5

Posted: 18 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released

Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung I8160, Samsung GT-I8160 PA Rating - 6.5
User Rating - 9.2

Posted: 21 Feb 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeFeature phoneSmart phone 
OS Android (4.1.2, 2.3.6) TouchWiz / L!ve Panel UX UI 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.23 x 2.13 x 0.49 inches (107.5 x 54 x 12.4 mm)4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 inches (118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm) 
Weight3.32 oz (94 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
4.30 oz (122 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock keyLeft: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.8 inches 
Resolution240 x 400 pixels480 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

155 ppi246 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTSuper PLS LCD 
Colors262 144  
TouchscreenCapacitiveCapacitive, Multi-touch 
Features Light sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time8.30 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
16.33 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time37.5 days (900 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
27.9 days (670 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Talk time (3G) 7.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G) 26.7 days (640 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Video call time 3.00 hours 
Capacity1000 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

 Dual core, 800 MHz 
Graphics processor Yes 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 768 MB RAM 
Built-in storage 4 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.8 
Features Auto focus, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Blink detection, ISO control, Burst mode, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Effects 
Camcorder320x240 (QVGA) (15 fps)1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) 
Recording formatMPEG4, H.263  
Features Video sharing 
Front-facing camera 0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesMusic recognitionAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formats MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, WAV 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, Stereo, RDS 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
Streaming Audio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, RSSsupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterYouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 900, 2100 MHz 
DataEDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

 GPS, Glonass 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookCaller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingAIM, Yahoo!, Google TalkGoogle Talk, ChatON 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Yes  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.03.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncNFC, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

29 Dec 201011 Apr 2012 
FCC ID value: A3LGTS5260 linkFCC ID value: A3LGTI8160 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.68 W/kg0.33 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.63 W/kg0.59 W/kg 
Measured in850 MHz  
Product Specific Use 0.62 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 0.76 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced18 Jan 201121 Feb 2012 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

01 Feb 2011 (Official)  
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