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Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Europa vs Tecno Pop 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pop 5 X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) 05Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.1"
IPS

720x1560

5
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

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 Europa (GT-i5500)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs Pop 5 (BD3)} 28 Advantages Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)90%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+f/2.7 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/3.0 (aperture)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (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+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)2 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+32GB (23GB available)138 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels14 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+6.1"118%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+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) 5MPAdvantage
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 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 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+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+4000 mAh2 times
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.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS) / FM
+3 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)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
ModelGalaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Pop 5 (BD3)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500Tecno Pop 5 (BD3, 32GB+2GB) 4000mAh
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungTecno
Release date10/1/20107/26/2021
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI282 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)32GB (23GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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 Mbps42/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)f/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
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)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue
• Android Go edition
• HIOS 7.5
• Silicon case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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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