Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Samsung Galaxy 551 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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25 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+8GB (5.78GB available)33 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (173MB available)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)57% Thinner	vs	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+480x854 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+228 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+4.3"34% 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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)17% Lighter

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Samsung Galaxy i5510, Samsung Callisto
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	11/1/2010
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	512MB (173MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2 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 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
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) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	5 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice Java framework	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	feature not registered