Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1440
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Samsung Omnia X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+16GB54 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (300MB available)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
624MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
122 grams (4.27 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)22% Lighter
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)33% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
146 PPI	vs	+245 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
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	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1440 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
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
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

7.2 Mbps

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model names	Samsung Omnia i900, Samsung SGH-i908 Omnia, Samsung Witu	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	7/21/2008	9/1/2011
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.9 x 112 millimeters (2.24 x 4.41 in)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System version	Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA312	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Intel XScale (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	1GB (300MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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 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 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	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 (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 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	Face detection	Face 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 (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QVGA (320x240)	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 (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, AMR, AAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	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	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1440 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, 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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Modern Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 3D sound technology • HDR • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered