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Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Europa vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) 09Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X
2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)

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Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) vs Xperia X10 mini (E10a)} 9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
+512MB (170MB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (128MB available)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)30%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+2.8"10%
Larger screen
vs2.55"
+Android 2.2.1 FroyoAdvantage
Android 2.2.1 Froyo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+1200 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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
102 grams (3.57 ounces)vs+88 grams (3.08 ounces)16%
Lighter
143 PPIvs+157 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(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
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
256MB
Until 16GB microSD / Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
Only digital zoom
7.2 Mbps
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
ModelGalaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500MSony Ericsson Xperia X10 E10a, Sony Ericsson E10a
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date10/1/20105/1/2010
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)50 x 83 millimeters (1.97 x 3.27 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches2.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI157 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (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 Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
RAM memory256MB256MB
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)256MB (128MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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 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 850/1900UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, 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 Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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 Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + 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 Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours3.5 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
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: Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch focus
• SE UX platform
• SE Timescape
• SE PlayNow
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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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