Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 vs Samsung Galaxy Star S5280
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012
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Samsung Galaxy Star S5280
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Star S5280
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3 | 3 |
| Resolution Height | 320 | 320 |
| Resolution Width | 240 | 240 |
| PPI | 133 | 133 |
| Screen-to-body | 42.9 | 45.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 850 MHz Cortex-A9 | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | — | Mali-300 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.0.4 | 4.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 320p@15fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3.15 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1300 | 1200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 570 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G) | Up to 320 h |
| talk time | Up to 15 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G) | Up to 14 h |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 110.1 | 105 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Weight (g) | 106.9 | 100.5 |
| Width (mm) | 59 | 58 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, October. Released 2012, December | 2013, April. Released 2013, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - S5280 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | — |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | No |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS; built-in antenna | Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 | Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 and Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 packs a 1300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Music Duos S6012 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 3.15 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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