Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Samsung Wave 525 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2012 6:27 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:21 PM

Compare Samsung Wave 525 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

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15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
+1GB (465MB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	100MB
+480x854 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+245 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+4"25% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)35% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 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.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage 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 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
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Model	Xperia X10a	Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael	Samsung Wave525 S5250, Samsung Wave 2
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	3/25/2010	10/1/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)	55 x 109.5 millimeters (2.17 x 4.31 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	260 thousand
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 Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Bada 1.1
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
RAM memory	384MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	1GB (465MB available)	100MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
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	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
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 Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
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 Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	14.5 hours
Standby	425 hours (17.7 days)	920 hours (38.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, White, Pink, LaFleur edition • TouchWiz UI 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
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