Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Europa vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2017 9:14 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
+512MB (170MB available)33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (128MB available)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)22% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Android 2.2.1 FroyoAdvantage Android 2.2.1 Froyo is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+192 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3"7% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

256MB

Until 16GB microSD / Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Xperia X8 (E15a)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500M	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira
Country or region available	Canada	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/1/2010	9/29/2010
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
RAM memory	256MB	256MB
Internal storage	512MB (170MB available)	256MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/0.384 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	5.7 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Social networking integration • WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2 • Java framework	• Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.65W/kg (head)	feature not registered