Samsung GT-S5230

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics, Mobile phones
Founded	January 13, 1969 (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Mobile phones, including Samsung GT-S5230
Website	www.samsung.com

Samsung GT-S5230 Overview

The Samsung GT-S5230, which has been marketed under various names including Tocco Lite, Avila, Samsung Star, and Samsung Player One, is an entry-level touchscreen mobile device introduced by Samsung in March 2009 and launched in May of the same year. This model gained significant traction as an affordable touchscreen option, with Samsung announcing sales surpassing 30 million units by December 2010.

Available color options include black, white, and pink, alongside limited edition versions in gold and silver. The handset features a 3.0-inch LCD display supporting 262,000 colors with a WQVGA resolution. Its physical dimensions are 104 × 53 × 11.9 mm. The device utilizes a WAP 2.0 web browser and supports Java MIDP 2.0 for application compatibility. Powering the phone is a Samsung S3C2410 processor running at 200 MHz.

When compared to its predecessor, the Samsung F480 Tocco, the S5230 represents a more budget-conscious alternative, reflected in its lower camera capabilities though it offers a marginally larger screen. The development of this model was motivated by the success of the LG Cookie (KP500), which provided a full touchscreen experience at a competitive price point. Notably, the standard S5230 lacks 3G connectivity and Wi-Fi support; however, variants such as the S5230W and S5233W include Wi-Fi functionality.

The device is equipped with a 3.2-megapixel fixed-focus camera capable of video capture, featuring smile detection and up to 4× digital zoom. It includes built-in software for photo and video editing as well as music identification features. Storage expansion is possible via microSD cards up to 16 GB. The user interface integrates widgets that deliver internet-based information, complemented by an internal accelerometer to enhance motion-based gaming and social media applications.

Platform

• Supports GSM & EDGE networks at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies
• Operating system: Proprietary software
• User interface: TouchWiz 1.0
• WAP Navigator version 2.0, built on the WebKit Open Source Project
• Java MIDP 2.0 support

Dimensions

• Size: 106 × 53.5 × 11.8 mm
• Weight: 93.5 grams

External display

• 3-inch TFT LCD with 240 × 400 pixels (WQVGA) resolution, displaying 262,000 colors
• Resistive touchscreen technology
• Full haptic feedback for touchscreen input

Battery

• Battery type: Li-ion with a capacity of 1000 mAh
• Talk time up to 10 hours
• Standby time reaching up to 800 hours
• Designed for extended battery life

Camera

• 3.2-megapixel resolution
• Digital zoom capability of up to 4×
• Various shooting modes including Continuous, Mosaic, Frame, Panorama, and Smile Shot
• Multiple photo effects such as black & white, sepia, negative, and watercolour
• Basic photo editing features like adding frames, text, and clip art

Video

• Video playback formats: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, and 3GP
• Video recording at 15 frames per second in QVGA resolution
• Supports video messaging and streaming capabilities
• MP4 format supported with a resolution of 320×180 and bit rate of 128 kbit/s

Music and sound

• Integrated music player
• Compatible audio formats include MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, AMR, and WAV
• Equipped with DNSe 3D Sound Technology
• Music library management available
• Digital rights management (DRM) support includes WMDRM (ILA), OMADRM1.0, and OMADRM2.0 depending on operator

Entertainment

• Preloaded Java games
• Built-in wallpapers
• Podcast support
• RSS feed compatibility
• FM radio equipped with RDS

Office features

• Document viewer functionality included
• Mobile printing supported via PictBridge
• Voicemail service available
• Offline mode capability

Messaging

• Supports both SMS and MMS
• Email protocols supported: POP3, SMTP, and IMAP4
• T9 predictive text input available
• Full QWERTY keyboard accessible in landscape orientation
• Full AZERTY keyboard enabled in landscape mode when T9 language is set to French
• Accelerometer sensor included

Memory

• Internal memory of 102 MB standard capacity
• Expandable storage up to 16 GB via SD/MC cards (model dependent)
• Phone book can store up to 2000 entries
• Message storage capacity includes 500 messages (200 inbox, 200 sent, 50 outbox, and 50 drafts)

Call features

• Built-in speakerphone function
• Call duration tracking and management tools
• Support for multiparty conference calls

These specifications were sourced from the Samsung Mobile official website.

Variants

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S5230N Star NFC featuring an integrated NFC module alongside a Motorola SLVR L7 which has an external NFC transponder visible

• A number of regional versions exist: the model is marketed as Samsung Star in countries including South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Italy, Belgium, Lithuania, Portugal, and Australia. In Poland it carries the name Samsung Avila. In Pakistan it is sold under the designation Samsung GT-S5233A but commonly referred to as Samsung Star.*
• A variant identified as S5230G incorporates a built-in GPS receiver.*
• A Wi-Fi enabled edition called Samsung S5230W or Samsung Star Wifi is also available.*
• A limited edition model with integrated NFC capability exists, primarily intended for NFC pilot programs.*

Box contents

The package typically includes:

• Mobile phone with pre-applied screen protector
• Rechargeable battery
• Charging adapter
• Earphones