Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/24/2018 10:36 PM, updated: 12/24/2021 4:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

39Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)

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!

2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	vs	39 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (110MB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)1070 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)86% 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
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen
292 PPI	vs	+522 PPI79% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.3"97% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP32 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QVGA (320x240)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)47 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh120% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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Model	Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2i, X2a, SE Vulcan	Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N950FD, Samsung Baikal
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	1/5/2010	9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 110 millimeters (2.13 x 4.33 in)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	292 PPI	522 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
System version	Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Titanium	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	Grace UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A	64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 130	ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 262850 (v8) Geekbench: 6748 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (110MB available)	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Not supported	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QVGA (320x240)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV9	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	22 hours
Standby	640 hours (26.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Elegant Black, Modern Silver • 4GB SanDisk microSD included • Touch focus • DLNA • Pocket Office • Stereo FM via software update • Videocall functionality via software update • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X2	Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F/DS 128GB)
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