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Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs Samsung Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Reverb X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) 04Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950) Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)

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Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core133%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+768MB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)vs+4GB23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)9%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+233 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+4"43%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
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) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1700 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 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 Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
 
ModelGalaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950, SPH-M950
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/1/20109/28/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
RAM memory256MB768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)4GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 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

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours7.5 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)169 hours (7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Galaxy Reverb (SPH-M950)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.65W/kg (head)feature not registered
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