6.5 out of 10

Samsung S5230

 

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Best Price: $97

  • User Score (5905)
    8.2 8.2 from 5905 reviewers
  • Expert Score (35)
    7.3 7.3 from 35 reviewers
  • Design (352)
    6.4 6.4 from 352 reviewers
  • Value for money (329)
    6.6 6.6 from 329 reviewers
  • Features (692)
    6.2 6.2 from 692 reviewers
  • Ease of use (661)
    6.6 6.6 from 661 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    4.8 4.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (323)
    6.6 6.6 from 323 reviewers
  • Picture quality (244)
    6.4 6.4 from 244 reviewers
  • Reliability (248)
    6.5 6.5 from 248 reviewers
  • Overall quality (296)
    6.3 6.3 from 296 reviewers
  • Battery performance (91)
    7.2 7.2 from 91 reviewers
  • Display (246)
    7.0 7.0 from 246 reviewers
  • Functionality (2)
    4.8 4.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (10)
    6.5 6.5 from 10 reviewers
  • Portability (244)
    6.4 6.4 from 244 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
9-10
(6)
7-8
(19)
5-6
(7)
3-4
(3)
1-2
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Users:
9-10
(1412)
7-8
(926)
5-6
(303)
3-4
(104)
1-2
(180)

  • Expert Reviews

  1. ZDNet

    ZDNet
    7.2/10
    17 February 2010

    Samsung's Star is an ideal budget phone for those wanting to dip their toes in the touchscreen pool but experienced users will find limitations. Read more

    • Lightweight, Bright touchscreen, Social networking sites linked automatically, Memory expandable via microSD
    • Feels cheap, No 3.5mm input or headphone adapter, No 3G

  2. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    24 March 2010

    Samsung's Star (S5230) is an entry-level, prepaid mobile phone that features the company's TouchWIZ UI. It's a good introduction into the world of touch phones for first time and occasional users. Exclusive to , this sleek mobile phone is responsive and easy to use but the lack of 3G connectivity will force many users to look elsewhere. The Samsung Star (S5230) bears an uncanny resemblance to the original Samsung Omnia. Read more

    • Compact, responsive touch screen, TouchWIZ UI, good on-screen keyboards, price
    • No 3G, screen isn't particularly sharp, widgets could be improved, no dedicated apps

  • User Reviews

  1. Samsung Star

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: Happy, CNET
    23 March 2010

    Love this phone so much had it for about a year now and i still love it as much as when i first got it to people saying there is no headset plug in there is a headset plug in! Read more

    • Texting, can hear people really well, camera eatures, memory, music player, apps, internet, HEAPS of other stuff

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Slim and Stylish touch phone packed with functionality and features to wow young minded consumers.

  • Dynamic Input Samsung’s intuitive TouchWiz User Interface makes it easier than ever to communicate with friends and family via SMS, email or social networking. Offering three writing options, the SAMSUNG Star lets you choose from your standard numerical keypad, a virtual QWERTY keyboard or you can hand write your texts using the stylus provided. The SAMSUNG Star can co…

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