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Samsung Star S5233S Unboxed

Name: Samsung Star S5233S Unboxed
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 4.5 (1 reviews)

Abe Olandres May 24, 2009 · 1 min read

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When I first receive this Samsung Star (Samsung S5233S) last week, I thought the LG Cookie has found a new competitor in the affordable full touch screen phone segment. Check out the pictures I took after the jump.

samsung star s5233s

Labeled under the Samsung S5230 line, the Samsung Star doesn’t have much in connectivity — no 3G, no WiFi, no GPS — but has a full 3.0-inch (240×400 pixels) touch screen.

It’s gonna be very affordable and will target Samsung fans looking to try a touchscreen phone without putting a hole in the pocket. Haven’t gotten the official price yet but expect it to be between Php10k to Php15k.

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148 Comments

Leslie · 17 years ago

I heard they just came out with a WIFI capable version this season, it’s about 11k I think. Planning to get one for my self this Christmas.

Jan · 17 years ago

I Luv it……..

JayR Saavedra · 17 years ago

just bought the star 3G (5233W) last week in SM north edsa (cellway)… got it for 13k… im quite satisfied with its features… specially with its wi-fi connectivity…

pink.girl · 17 years ago

There are 2 types of Samsung 5233- 5233S and 5233W. The 5233W is wifi ready…

Exhumed, 5233 is the higher version of 5230…

tintin · 17 years ago

im really considering buying one, pero wala nga xang wifi..but ive read an article na meron na xang wifi. here’s the link, http://www.gadgetfolder.com/samsung-star-wifi-new-version-of-s5230s5233-phone.html errr..do u know if its available here na?

kAez · 17 years ago

Which should i buy, 5800 or samsung star?
help. tnx :)

exhumed · 17 years ago

i live in pakistan , and i hope to buy this one for me, but the thing really gets me crazed up that which one exactly is 5230 n’ 5233? whats exactly the difference.. cud neone here help me on this one?

Reddy · 17 years ago

Where does the stylus come? The pack of 5233 that have bought provides a big stylus separately.I could not find a slot to keep it in the phone.

michael · 17 years ago

where can i buy this here in pangasinan ?? how much is this .. response please ??

blue · 17 years ago

hmm it is a great phone can expand the memory up to 16 gig confirmed. cool features, it’s a really really good phone with cheap price

angela · 17 years ago

i was looking for the pink one. do u guys know any shop that sells this color? tia!

MecaDiesel · 17 years ago

Just wanted to ask if annybody knows abupt impact resistance. If i drop it on the grownd whil it last or will break in an instant??

sweetlove · 17 years ago

It doesn’t have much in connectivity.. no usb connection for pc to phone…. bluetooth only.

yukino09 · 17 years ago

i own 1 unit and the keypad is T9 and also qwerty…

if you will use the phone vertically it will be on T9 mode…

but if you text while the phone is in vertical angle you can use qwerty keypad….

ken · 17 years ago

i just want to ask about the durability of samsung s5233…

joann · 17 years ago

how much is this unit in Singapore?

karen · 17 years ago

hi, is it available na in phippines?

Ritz · 17 years ago

im really thinking of buying this phone, kso i have no idea if qwerty keyboard ba to or t9? wla kse sa mga sites na tnitignan ko ang spec na un. i have an xda o2 ryt now kso mejo nagloloko, magkasing-laki kya cla or no? gsto ko sana same lang. ^^ di po ba naghahang? in terms of music ok naman po ba?

b · 17 years ago

does it have bad connectivity with pc n takes long time for transfering filesfrom pc 2 phone n vice-versa

Mjay · 17 years ago

Please check at wellcom,mura sila,nagcanvas kc ako lang ngaun.Ang sabi ng staff doon ay nasa 8700(cash) 1 year warranty,pero mga bosing kauubos daw kahapon.sana bukas meron na.Cheap compared to other store.

rickirich · 17 years ago

wer talking hir about samsung star and im thingking to get 1, its great i already test one of those, sana may mga theme na available for this phone para mas astig,

affanid · 17 years ago

like it, I don’t care about the wifi, cause you have to go to place with wifi just to browse,even i hate wifi. iam using edge connection with unlimited usage provider here and i can browse where ever i want, whenever i want, as long as there is mobile signal there.

crickies · 17 years ago

Yung LG cOokie nEed pa i upgrade yung firmware eh.. dami daw BUgs like 110/2.2=49 answer dun dapAt 50.. then automatic restarting ng phone… soBRang struggle tlga!

elle · 17 years ago

Better get this phone. fast touch response, no lags, better texting virtual keypad.

ok ns ok.

Wof78 · 17 years ago

Btw need your advice…which better Samsung s5233 vs. LG kp500. I confused to choose one of them….

swat · 17 years ago

i want to know can we use this mobile camera as a web camera……..is there any software which i can install and then i can use moblie camara as a web camara…….?please let me know…

chip · 17 years ago

SMS memory capacity?
only 200?
like what is said in the website?

are there ways to increase its message capacity?

lawrence · 17 years ago

up to 8 GB according to the user manual

xxxclyxter08xxx · 17 years ago

ask ko lng kung ilang gig ang expandable memory nitong phone na to?tnx :)

coolootsky · 17 years ago

reading some comments above seemed to imply that they don’t consider the price of the thing before giving such verdict to it.

for a price of P10,490 for a touch screen phone is already cheap. consider LG Cookie, it was tagged at P11,990 when launched. but still, it’s worth the price. saw some features of this phone from some reviews, and i think its really a competitor of the cookie right now.

even thinking of swapping my cookie to this, lol.
but LG Cookie is much slimmer and the touchscreen is pretty responsive enough, despite some downsides. still a good phone though, for the price.

Joy · 17 years ago

My mum got this in UK today!
I think that it’s an affordable and easy to use phone.
However it only contain two themes but if you dont mind themes then this phone is for you!

Jay · 17 years ago

Just bought this phone at a very affordable price of 9990 (for a touchscreen) with free 1GB memory card from Baguio City. Its a great phone actually.
No WiFi? I guess it doesnt matter, i still can browse the internet ANYWHERE through Smart (Wifi phone needs a Wifi Hotspot).
No 3G? Who uses 3G anyway, do you even use it everyday? I bet only 5% of Filipinos with a 3G phone use this network-expensive feature.

Bottomline: Samsung Star (S5230 Series) is a great phone. Cheap Price, touchscreen, huge screen, user-friendly, great features you want to use everyday, and most of all, its Samsung! ^^

Waiting for the Philippine release of Samsung Omnia HD though..:)

marky · 17 years ago

Ask ko lang po kung where po sa metro manila available yung unit na Samsung star and how much?Meron ba nito sa Sm North Edsa or Megamall?? Thanks!!

lucky · 17 years ago

I think that is great phone with full options and a lot of solutions, plus for LG

Gams · 17 years ago

Parang ginaya ang LG Cookie.When will Samsung be “genuine”?Remember the Omnia, like a clone of the iPhone!

jeffrey · 17 years ago

I love this PHONE its worth it, I dont need wifi.whats the use of my laptop and internet connections at home. IM from Bacolod City. SAMSUNG had a big sale in all unit. so i got from 9995 + free 2gb.memorycard and with some other freebies..

No problem for now. Everything is good
Negative: No flash for the camera.
thats all.hehe well whats the use of ur Digicam..haha

Pipo · 17 years ago

Omnia still. Or an iPhone 8gb since I read that Apple brought it down to $299 while 16gb is now $399.

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@John Ray – it’s segmentation. Samsung does not want this phone to cannibalize their high-end phones like the Omnia and the UltraTouch.

John Ray Cabrera · 17 years ago

so you think the “no wifi” and “no 3G” explains the price point?

NetBooks Philippines · 17 years ago

It’s affordable. Like it.

Gerard Banasig · 17 years ago

Touch screen and wi-fi should always go together, it plays an important part on the mobile browsing experience, so that u can browse anytime with a decent 3″ screen and navigate on them easier with touch and not scroll them using the joystick.

Eizan · 17 years ago

@sleepybear

Woah, harsh! But, well, for people who don’t need or want WiFi or 3G, they might buy this one, afterall it caters to a different market. Most people just want style and functionality while being able to send messages and take pics, that’s all.

James | PinoyMoneyTalk.com · 17 years ago

Official price is P10,490. I was there when it was launched together with the Samsung Style shop at Eastwood last week. Was thinking of getting one (they had a P500 one-day discount that day) but backed out after seeing it lacked some good features. I’d stick with the iPhone for now.

Reggie · 17 years ago

would rather get an HTC Touch Viva but this phone can work for people who don’t need WiFi and GPS.

sleepybear · 17 years ago

Hmm, a phone without wifi or even 3G is useless.

sleepybear,
seoulbox.com

william · 17 years ago

not bad. of course it won’t be feature packed and all since it caters to a different market.. if you are looking for a phone with wifi, just save a little and get 5800.

proud2bawomyn · 17 years ago

The S5233 or the Samsung Star is Samsung’s most affordable full-featured Touch Screen phone to date at a retail price pegged at PHP10,490 and is avilable in Black, Soft Pink and Snow white.