Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) vs Vivo NEX A

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

6/18/2018 8:36 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 2:33 PM

Compare Vivo NEX A X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Vivo NEX A Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX A

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	vs	33 Advantages Vivo NEX A
+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)95% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)650 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)54% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x2316 pixels32 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+388 PPI171% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+6.59"135% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps110 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

9 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
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Model	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	NEX A
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500M	NEX 全面屏, BBK vivo NEX A 128GB + 6GB RAM
Country or region available	Canada	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Vivo
Release date	10/1/2010	6/1/2018
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2316 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
RAM memory	256MB	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (170MB available)	128GB (108GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/0.384 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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)	Vivo NEX A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)	Vivo NEX A
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