Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 vs Samsung Galaxy Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/1/2017 1:51 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace X Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
+192 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+384MB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)	vs	+512MB (158MB available)23% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)30% Thinner
3"	vs	+3.5"17% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1200 mAh	vs	+1350 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15, SE Shakira	Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, Galaxy Ace 1, Samsung Cooper
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	9/29/2010	1/26/2011
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227T (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
RAM memory	256MB	384MB
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	512MB (158MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
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	7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
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 X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.7 hours	6 hours
Standby	476 hours (19.8 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pink, Blue, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Hugo Boss, La Fleur • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI 3.0 • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15a)	Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.69W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 0.623W/kg (body)