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Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) vs Sony Xperia J (ST26i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia J X Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) 02Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points Sony Xperia J (ST26i) Compare Samsung Wave Y X
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26i)

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!

Wave Y (GT-S5380)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) vs Xperia J (ST26i)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
832MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
150MBvs+4GB (2GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)34%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+245 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"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
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1750 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
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ModelWave Y (GT-S5380)Xperia J (ST26i)
Other model namesSamsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleurSony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date11/1/201110/29/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
System versionBada 2.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1151 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB LPDDR
Internal storage150MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (640x480)
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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB454357VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours7.3 hours
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)618 hours (25.8 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingfeature not registeredSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, LaFleur edition
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung ChatON
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink
• Video stabiliser
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)Sony Xperia J (ST26i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head)
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