Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a) vs Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Live Walkman vs Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2013 2:45 PM, updated: 5/17/2020 7:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G X Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) Compare Sony Ericsson Live Walkman X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)	vs	+13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches)2% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
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Model	Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Live WT19a, Sony Ericsson WT19a	US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Metrix SCH-i405U, Samsung Aegis
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	10/31/2011	8/22/2012
Depth	14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)	13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.5 x 106 millimeters (2.22 x 4.17 in)	64.52 x 125.98 millimeters (2.54 x 4.96 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC111 Exynos 3110
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
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	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
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
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	7 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Image stabiliser • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Noble Black • 4GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • HAC M4/T4 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Live Walkman (WT19a)	Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
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