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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Samsung SGH-D820

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Samsung SGH-D820 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung SGH-D820 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 23Points
4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.1"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
N/A
800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

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Xperia X10a} 23 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs SGH-D820} 3 Advantages Samsung SGH-D820
+1GB (465MB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (73MB available)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 2GB microSD
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)17%
Thinner
vs15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+245 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs190 PPI
+4"90%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(back) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh88%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs800 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs1.2
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)36%
Lighter
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
HTML, XHTML, Flash player / WAP, HTML
+ 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 X10aSamsung SGH-D820
 
ModelXperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Other model namesAT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE RachaelSamsung D820, Samsung SGH-D820
Country or region available(Latin America)AustraliaCanadaUSAJapan
(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date3/25/201010/1/2005
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)51 x 95 millimeters (2.01 x 3.74 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI190 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD825016bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
RAM memory384MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB (465MB available)128MB (73MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 800/850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 13 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV3GPP
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP1.2
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours3 hours
Standby425 hours (17.7 days)180 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
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: Noir Black, Blue Black, Charcoal Gray
• Picsel viewer
• SyncML
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10aSamsung SGH-D820
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.36W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head)
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