Samsung S5230 Mobile Phone Review
Samsung S5230 also known as Samsung Tocco Lite or Samsung Star is a latest Touch screen bar phone from Samsung, which can be purchased online. This new Samsung S5230 supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 on 2G network. The Samsung S5230 is no doubt stylish handset and runs on TouchWiz and can read your written words. The 3-inch display is the main attention of the Samsung S5230. It has 240 x 300 pixels resolution just like most other touch screen displays by Samsung. The device boasts a variety of multimedia features as well as a 3 mega-pixel camera and video recording supporting QVGA@15fps. The cell phone also features music recognition using Shazam’s “Find Music” service. The Samsung S5230 supports 50 MB built-in memory capacity with an external memory slot up to 8GB. The Samsung S5230 also features built-in access to Google Search and Google’s Gmail email service, as well as Bluetooth 2.1 for wireless hands free headsets.
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Samsung S5230 Exterior
Samsung S5230 is a latest Touch screen bar phone, which is available in Black skin color. The Samsung S5230 actually is a quite compact device – and light as well. On the front is cell phone sports a 3.0 inches TFT resistive touch screen, on which you can watch videos and images. On the front top there is an ear piece. Below the display there are three hardware keys. On the left side of the Samsung S5230 there is a simple volume rocker and a protective cap hiding the proprietary Samsung port that’s used for connecting the charger, data cable and headset. The S5230 right-hand side is just as simple with only two keys available here – the camera key and the HOLD key, which is used to lock and unlock the touch screen. Other interesting stuff on the right is the lanyard eyelet and the stylus nest. The 3 megapixel camera stands alone at the back without a LED flash presence. The Samsung S5230’s dimension is 104 x 53 x 11.9 mm and weights around 93.5 g.
Samsung S5230 Key Specifications
Samsung S5230 is no doubt loaded with tons of newest features. Some of its key specifications are like a 3 MP camera, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, image stabilizer, video, flash, 3.0 inches TFT resistive touch screen, 256K colors, Accelerometer sensor, Handwriting recognition, Gesture lock, microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB (verified), 50 MB built-in memory, H.264/H.263/MPEG4 player, USB Enabled, v2.0, Bluetooth: Enabled, v2.1 with A2DP, EDGE Class 12, Stereo FM radio with RDS, Shazam Find Music service and Organizer. The Samsung S5230 can facilitate you with its best battery time of 800 hours on standby and with 10 hours of talk time.
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Samsung S5230 Technical Specifications
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Samsung S5230 General Specifications
Status: Available since May, 2009
Phone dimension: 104 x 53 x 11.9 mm
Phone weight: 93.5 g
Phone color: Black
Battery: Standby Up to 800 hours
Talk time Up to 10 hours
Samsung S5230 Network and Technology
2G network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
GPRS: Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email
Samsung S5230 Multimedia Specifications
Display size: 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0 inches
- Accelerometer sensor
- Handwriting recognition
- Gesture lock
Screen type: TFT resistive touch screen, 256K colors
Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, Smile detection, video QVGA@15fps
Card slot: microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB (verified)
- 50 MB
EDGE: Class 12
HSCSD: No
USB: Yes, v2.0
3G: No
WLAN: No
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
Infrared port: No
Ring tones: Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, WAV ringtones
Vibration: Yes
Games: Yes + downloadable
Phone book: Yes, Photo Contact
Call records: Yes
GPS: No
FM Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
Java MIDP 2.0
MP3/WMA/AAC player
H.263/H.264/MPEG4 player
Organizer
Shazam Find Music service
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
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Samsung S5230 Star seems to be a nice phone and has a lot of features. I would like to know if the camera lens has a cover. If not, is it important as there is no lens protection.
Hey Utpal there is no lens cover.
Y Samsung Star is Awesome !
Advantage
Looks very classy -
Good Display quality
good Call quality
Good touch interface – can b compared to the one in i phone
Battery (lasts 2 days with moderate to heavy use)
Music and video player does its job
Camera quite good
Web browsing
8GB memory card support
Messaging / smsin is simple and easy !
Games are fun
Samsung New PC Studio s/w works well with the phone
Has widget option which is very useful for fast access to any application !
Lets you select a picture of your own as background for menu !
Price
The screen automatically gets locked when u make a call, Unlike other touch phone example sony Ericsson G 900i
the photo editing s/w is awesome! lets u have great fun with photos – can create a collage usin the phone !
Smart lock feature
Disadvantages
-Cannot view SMS’s while on a phone call. Can only write SMS’s and emails during calls
-Document viewing is a pain
-Stylus cannot be attached to the phone’s body
-File Manager can be much better
-Have to buy a separate screen guard as default one already is on its way out when you’re buying the phone
-Design decision related to wallpapers in topmost screen
-Default browser link clicking is a bit iffy.
-No ‘Back’ button in the touch interface
Final Word – Buy the Star to experience its awesome performance !!!
Hey Z! thank you very very much for sharing all this with us.
what is the difference between 5230, 5233, 5603………
what is the cost of each set
reply please
I want 2 know about price of S5230 model
Hey Vija Y the price of Samsung S5230 Star is $202 USD.
I am thinking of getting this phone for my birthday.
Is it ok with document viewing? Coz i need a phone that is at least “ok” woth viewing my documents in word, excel, powerpoint etc. Z! said that document viewing is a pain so im kind of confused now…
nice one
hey will i get a leather case wid this phone?????????
Hey Hitesh, you won’t get a leather case with this mobile phone sorry.
Cool phone i think that will buy that phone after my s.s.c exam
is the slot given in mobile’s body for keeping stylus
Hey Vaibhav, yes the slot is given in this mobile phone to keep stylus.
Is the phone sturdy enough to take the continuous screen usage either finger touch or the stylus .. is the screen scratch proof
I have the same ques.
Is it can be used with finger
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Is it scratch prof
Yes it is scratch proof and you can use it with your finger.
which mobile is better samsung star 5233 or nokia 5530.
star 5230 or 5530
well Asif we will go for samsung Star.
I dont find a stylus with my 5233A set??
I would love to have this phone as its cost only Rs. 8800 to me here in surat.. Go Boys & girls buy this beauty as well..
wats da latest prce of samsung star*??
wow…..
what a mobile with features of
iphone
Can I order a new back lid somewhere? Mine got scratched through my pants.
hi guys..
What abt the music player?… howz the clarity of sound?… is it supporting in build 3D surround sound tech?.. how u will compare the music experience with sony walk man series….coz I am bit addicted to music….
hav good is the pone
hy!
i bought this type of phone(samsung S5230 BLACK STAR),but i don’t have a stick.Why is that so? Can sb explain.
what are the prices of samsung star 5230 and 5233 in pakistan(lahore)
i want to know the price of the
(s 5230) head phone?
has anyone had any problems coz I’ve been look for a new phone but i want a reliable one not just a cheap one
the price of samsung S5230 star is $ 181.
is camera flash available? how s the pic n video quality?
Hey Vins, unfortunatly there is no Falsh available in samsung star but still the image and video quality is good.
MY SAMSUNG STAR DOESNT HAVE A PEN OR U BUY IT OPTIONAL
thanx alot…its awesome
Hey could you tell me does it have a spare memory stick with it and if not can we find it in markets..
Hi…
wat about sound clearity in this phone…??
hi everyone stylus is only in wifistar S5233.so if u want stylus buy star S5233.
i think i might be getting this phone 4 my bday but how much does it cost?
Hey is a really good phone, how’s the video streaming on it , it looks really cool but I’m not so sure about the software
the second phone is samsung S 5230 avila
I have also buy S5233 , nice phone, can anyone tell me about the file protection of the phone, how can we do that ?
Is their any option to lock the file
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Which phone is better samsung star or lg kp500 ?
the seller don’t give me 2 gb memory card
I have a Samsung Star mobile handset. But I dont know how to lock the keypad or screen with a password, so that nobody can operate it without my permission. I have tried but not found any option from settings menu. please inform me in details.
This Phone Is Good.. But I am having some problem now in running some java application like dictonary. it show error msg like java error. No memory Available.. where this same application runs in nokia phones.. why it is happening. if some one have soln please let me know in my email add. samrit_narshing@hotmail.com
hi, i want to buy this phone…
does it have a stylus…does it come with a memory card…how is the touch screen