Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) vs Sony Xperia E (C1504)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 551 vs Sony Xperia E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/8/2012 6:18 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:26 AM

Compare Sony Xperia E X Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Sony Xperia E (C1504) Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E (C1504)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	vs	14 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (173MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
117 grams (4.1 ounces)	vs	+116 grams (4.06 ounces)1% Lighter
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)38% Thinner
240x400 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels60% Higher resolution screen
146 PPI	vs	+165 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1200 mAh	vs	+1530 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Xperia E (C1504)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy i5510, Samsung Callisto	Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	11/1/2010	1/1/2013
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)	61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
System version	Android 2.2 Froyo	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (173MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	C1505 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1504 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1530 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	6.3 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, White • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered