Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Samsung Fascinate phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2013 10:16 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:21 PM

Compare Samsung Fascinate X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)

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 Xperia X10a	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
384MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (465MB available)	vs	+2GB (1.49GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+116 grams (4.06 ounces)16% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)31% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

Capacitive

+14 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
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Model	Xperia X10a	Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael	Verizon Samsung Fascinate i500, Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	3/25/2010	9/8/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
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 200	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
RAM memory	384MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (465MB available)	2GB (1.49GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
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	7.2/2 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 800/850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
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 [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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	425 hours (17.7 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White • 8GB microSD included • SE UX platform • Open GL 2.0 • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update Java framework	• Colors: Black, Grey, White • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)
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