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Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 vs Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)

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

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Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 06Points
3.2"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)

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Xperia X2} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 vs Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)} 15 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+292 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+WVGA (800x480)11%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (110MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)120 times
More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)20%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)47%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(front) QVGA (320x240)vs+(front) VGA (640x480)3 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
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
480x800 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
+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 X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
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ModelXperia X2Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X2i, X2a, SE VulcanAirtel Samsung Nexus S GT-i9023 for India, Samsung Soju
Country or region availablefeature not registeredIndia
India
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date1/5/20103/1/2011
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 110 millimeters (2.13 x 4.33 in)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)292 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
System versionWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional TitaniumAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows Mobile 6.5.3 ProfessionalAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (110MB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (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 X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV9MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours6.4 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)370 hours (15.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot 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
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9023)
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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