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Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E1 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD X Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim) 07Points
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) Compare Sony Xperia E1 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim) vs Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+316 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.65"16%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAhvs+1850 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
ModelXperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Other model namesSony Xperia E1 D2105 Dual-sim, Sony Falcon DSSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth Korea
South Korea
BrandSonySamsung
Release date3/1/20141/1/2012
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)62.4 x 118 millimeters (2.46 x 4.65 in)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM821032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS D2104: 850/1900/2100 - D2105: 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours5.9 hours
Standby454 hours (18.9 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple, White
• Timescape UI
• Red-eye reduction on camera
• 3D surround sound
• Sony Clear Audio+
• Sony Clear Bass
• Java framework
• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia E1 (Dual-sim)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.159W/kg (head)
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