Samsung Metro 312 vs Samsung R260 Chrono
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Metro 312
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Samsung R260 Chrono
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Metro 312
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung R260 Chrono
Lighter body
Samsung Metro 312
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 2 | 2 |
| Resolution Height | 160 | 320 |
| Resolution Width | 128 | 240 |
| PPI | 102 | 200 |
| Screen-to-body | 24.1 | 28.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 208 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | No |
| call records | Yes | Yes |
| phonebook | Yes | Yes |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Video | QCIF@15ps | Yes |
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 0.3 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1000 | 800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 300 h |
| talk time | Up to 12 h (3G) | Up to 5 h |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 112.7 | 94 |
| Thickness (mm) | 13.1 | 17 |
| Weight (g) | 74 | 89 |
| Width (mm) | 46.4 | 46 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, May. Released 2014, June | 2011, May. Released 2011, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | CDMA 800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | — | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| edge | No | — |
| gprs | Class 12 | — |
| Speed | — | EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps |
| Technology | GSM | CDMA, EVDO |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 2.1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | No | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Metro 312 | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | WAP 2.0/xHTML |
| games | Yes | Yes |
| java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | No |
| messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | SMS(threaded view), Email |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Metro 312 and Samsung R260 Chrono are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Metro 312 packs a 1000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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