Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 vs Samsung Galaxy 551 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2017 11:23 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy 551 X Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M) Compare Sony Xperia M2 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 M2 (4G LTE)

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25 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+8GB (5GB available)29 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (173MB available)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)77% Thinner	vs	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
+540x960 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+229 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+4.8"50% 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
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times 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
+2300 mAh92% 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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)26% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M2 D2303, Xperia M2 D2306, Sony Eagle Rex SS	Samsung Galaxy i5510M, Samsung Callisto
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2014	11/1/2010
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in)	55 x 111 millimeters (2.17 x 4.37 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 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 M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-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 M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	512MB (173MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	D2303 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 D2306 version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 D2303 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) D2306 version: LTE (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered	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 M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
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 M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	3GP, 3G2, MJPG, MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	597 hours (24.9 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
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, Purple • Sony Exmor RS camera • 3D Surround Sound • Sony ClearAudio+ • Sony SensMe • HAC M3/T3 • ANT+ • Java framework	• Colors: Black • 1GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M2 (4G LTE)	Galaxy 551 (GT-i5510M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)	feature not registered