Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition) vs Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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

1/11/2013 9:04 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:10 AM

Compare Sony Xperia J X Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.1mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Sony Xperia J (ST26a) Compare Samsung Omnia HD X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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 Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
+16GB (13GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+124 grams (4.34 ounces)20% Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)40% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
198 PPI	vs	+245 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
(front) 0.1MP	vs	+(front) 0.3MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1500 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Xperia J (ST26a)
Other model names	Samsung Omnia HD Gold Edition GT-i8910, Omnia HD Premium	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	12/1/2009	10/29/2012
Depth	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 123 millimeters (2.28 x 4.84 in)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	198 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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 900/2100	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 HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	VGA (640x480)
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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	352x288 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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 HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Virtual 5.1 channel	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV, RV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, RA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	618 hours (25.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Luxury Brown, Champagne Gold DNSe 2.0 • OpenGL ES 2.0] • QuickOffice • Xtragps Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.43W/kg (head)	0.73W/kg (head)