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Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Europa vs Sony Xperia R1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia R1 X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) 03Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

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Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs Xperia R1 (G2199)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)53 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)38%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+282 PPI97%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5.2"86%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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+2620 mAh118%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+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)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
 
ModelGalaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Xperia R1 (G2199)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500Sony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
India
India
BrandSamsungSony
Release date10/1/201011/1/2017
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI282 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)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
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 supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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
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, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• Exmor Sony sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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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