- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Samsung Dart
- Android 2.2 Froyo
- 3.5G
- 3.2"
- 0.6 GHz
Released June, 2011
Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Clad in gray lightweight plastic, the Dart is quite compact, measuring 4.09 inches long by 2.39 inches wide by 0.48 inch deep, and weighing only 3.8 ounces.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Dart
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Samsung Dart
0.6 GHz
Android 2.2 Froyo 3.5G
Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Additionally, the screen is only 240x320-pixel QVGA, so it's not nearly as sharp or crisp as higher-end handsets.
screen size
3.2"
5"
4.7"
Dart by c|net (Jun, 2011)The Dart has a 3.14-inch display, which is rather small by most smartphone standards.
screen resolution
Dart by c|net (Jun, 2011)The display is made out of plastic, not glass, so it doesn't feel as smooth to the touch.
Dart by c|net (Jun, 2011)You can adjust the brightness, the window animations, and the backlight timer.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 13 MP  | 20 MP |
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Dart
browser benchmark
Dart by c|net (Jun, 2011)We did get a bit of lag when launching certain apps like the browser and the camera, which can get a little annoying when you're in a hurry.
download speed
talk time
240 min
660 min
582 min
Dart by Robert-T.-Perschon (Apr, 2013)Basically, I need to re-start it everytime I: Charge it, go from wi-fi to no wi-fi, make a call, dial a call, blink, etc..
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
-
3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
3 MP -
850,000 apps (Android Market) -
108 g
cons
-
Photos in poor lighting will be dark and grainy -
3,677 ms -
Can't share your phone's data plan with other devices -
126 ppi -
0.6 GHz -
3.2" -
3 MP -
320 x 240 -
1,200 mA·h -
320 x 240 @ 15 fps -
None -
240 min -
0.38 Mb/s -
Android 2.2 Froyo -
Single core -
Some newer payment by phone methods require NFC -
Doesn't support the fastest, most reliable networks -
68.98% -
-
13 mm -
Cannot detect when the tablet is rotated -
Jun, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
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|---|---|
 | Rated by 9 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Momma.x.4 (Apr, 2013) Rated 20% by by C.-Clarke (Mar, 2013) |
Screen
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)That soon went away, however, and we experienced little delay with navigation because of the capacitive touch screen.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)The keyboard itself appears more compact than usual, and requires a touch more precision when typing.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)However, it's saddled with a small unsatisfactory screen, and we think T-Mobile's LG Optimus T is a slightly better option for the same price.
Type
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Beneath the screen are the four Android keys-the menu, Home, back, and Search functions-in the form of touch sensor buttons.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)It's an entry-level device that won't wow you with its design or feature set, but it does offer great Android functionality for an unbeatable price.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Mobile's budget Android offerings currently consist of the LG Optimus T and the T-Mobile Comet.
Operating system
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Now the family includes the Samsung Dart, an Android 2.2 handset that retails for free after a two-year contract and an online discount.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)If you want more apps, you can always get them via the Android Market.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Though the Dart ships with Android 2.2, it does employ Samsung's TouchWiz UI to differentiate it from other Android handsets.
Carrier
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Thanks to T-Mobile, the Dart can also make calls over Wi-Fi with a special Wi-Fi calling app.
Samsung Dart | Rated 100% by by Teresa-Hamilton--thamilt (Feb, 2013)The other day I had some trouble with my flip phone and there are very few new ones you can buy so I went to my carrier and what prices on these phones with contracts to boot.
Samsung Dart | Rated 20% by by C.-Clarke (Mar, 2013)Neither Samsung or T-Mobile will take responsibility for the problem.
Quality
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Images are sharp and colors are bright, with only a hint of muddiness.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)Voice quality was also decent and natural-sounding.
Samsung Dart | Rated 67% by by c|net (Jun, 2011)On their end, callers reported similarly good quality, too.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Xperia Z Longest battery life during active use Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Dart |
 | 2 | HTC One S Screen uses OLED technology HTC One S vs Samsung Dart |
 | 3 | HTC One X+ Most built-in storage HTC One X+ vs Samsung Dart |
 | 4 | T-Mobile Concord Lightest T-Mobile Concord vs Samsung Dart |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G 4-way tie: Has a built-in flash Galaxy Attain 4G vs Dart |
 | 6 | T-Mobile Prism 6-way tie: Has expandable storage T-Mobile Prism vs Samsung Dart |
 | 7 | LG Optimus L3 II 3-way tie: Newer operating system LG Optimus L3 II vs Samsung Dart |
 | 8 | Samsung Galaxy Proclaim 6-way tie: Has expandable storage Galaxy Proclaim vs Dart |
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