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Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 551 vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M) 11Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)

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!

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M) vs W8 Walkman (E16a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+512MB (173MB available)35%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (128MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+3.2"7%
Larger screen
vs3"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
117 grams (4.1 ounces)vs+104 grams (3.64 ounces)13%
Lighter
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)vs+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)1%
Thinner
240x400 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+192 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
ModelGalaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy i5510M, Samsung CallistoSony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date11/1/20106/1/2011
Depth15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory512MB256MB
Internal storage512MB (173MB available)512MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours4.8 hours
Standby370 hours (15.4 days)476 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red
• 2GB microSD included
• Wisepilot navigation
• PlayNow
• SE UX platform
• Sony Ericsson Timescape
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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