Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 551 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2017 11:23 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 10:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Active X Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	vs	33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+3GB LPDDR45 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (173MB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)135 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)77% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x400 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels37 times Higher resolution screen
146 PPI	vs	+576 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.1"59% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh192% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
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Model	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy i5510M, Samsung Callisto	AT&T Galaxy S6 Active G890A
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2010	6/12/2015
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)	73.4 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 PPI	576 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
System version	Android 2.2 Froyo	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
RAM memory	512MB	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	512MB (173MB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	504 hours (21 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	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: Gray, Blue, White • S-Voice natural language • OneDrive 115GB • HAC M3/T3
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)	Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.478W/kg (head), 0.423W/kg (body)