Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Omnia 7 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2016 10:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:10 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

N/A

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) Compare Samsung Omnia 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
+16GB50 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)50% Thinner	vs	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+4"33% Larger screen	vs	3"
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
138 grams (4.83 ounces)	vs	+111 grams (3.89 ounces)24% Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Xperia Active (ST17a)
Other model names	Samsung Omnia 7 i8700, Samsung GT-i8700 Omnia 7	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/21/2010	10/1/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
System version	Windows Phone 7.0	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 900/1900/2100	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, HSUPA	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
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 25 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB504465VU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.2 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	335 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Bing Maps • Facebook • 16GB built-in microSD	• Colors: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-i8700 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered