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Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Go X Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L) 03Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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 Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L) vs Xperia Go (ST27i)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
850MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)22%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit 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+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+165 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.5"25%
Larger screen
(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+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1305 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 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 Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
ModelGalaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Xperia Go (ST27i)
Other model namesGalaxy Pocket Plus GT-S5301L (Single-Sim)Sony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date12/1/20127/1/2012
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)57.9 x 104.9 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Chipset32bit: Broadcom BCM21654 (40nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 850MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom VideoCore-IVARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
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 Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
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, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.7 hours5.5 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Panorama photo
• WhatsApp compatible
• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Pocket Plus (GT-S5301L)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.01W/kg (head)0.89W/kg (head)
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