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Samsung Galaxy Round (SM-G910S) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X Samsung Galaxy Round (SM-G910S) 26Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Round X
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)

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 Round (SM-G910S)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Round (SM-G910S) vs Xperia Active (ST17a)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (26GB available)82 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (320MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)109%
Thinner
vs16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+386 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+5.7"90%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)39%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 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 Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
ModelGalaxy Round (SM-G910S)Xperia Active (ST17a)
Other model namesGalaxy Round G910S 4G LTE-A, SM-G910SSony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date10/9/201310/1/2011
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)79.6 x 151.1 millimeters (3.13 x 5.95 in)55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Display typeFlexible Super AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.7" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)1GB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 5)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not 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 Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours5.5 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)335 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Luxury Brown
• Curved body and display
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• SoundAlive
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+ support
• Dropbox 50GB
Java framework
• Colors: Orange/black, White/black
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Round (SM-G910S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.21W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)feature not registered
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