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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 06Points
4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X
4.66"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)

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!

Xperia X10a} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+245 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs200 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MBvs+1GB167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (465MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)12%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4"vs+4.66"17%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2600 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Accelerometer
+9 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 X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
 
ModelXperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Other model namesAT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE RachaelSamsung Galaxy Beam2 G3858
Country or region available(Latin America)AustraliaCanadaUSAJapan
(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan
China
China
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date3/25/20104/1/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)70 x 134.5 millimeters (2.76 x 5.3 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4.66" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI200 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD825032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
RAM memory384MB1GB
Internal storage1GB (465MB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps21/5.76 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 800/850/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby425 hours (17.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Gray silver
• Built-in nHD projector

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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