Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)

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Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Samsung Galaxy Europa phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:52 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Europa X Vivo NEX S (256GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M) Compare Vivo NEX S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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31 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+256GB (236GB available)1421 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (170MB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)54% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2316 pixels32 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+388 PPI171% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+6.59"135% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.7 (aperture)
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+102 grams (3.57 ounces)95% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou / A-GPS, GeoTagging

USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Other model names	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex	Samsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500M
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	Canada
Brand	Vivo	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	10/1/2010
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.59" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	256MB
Internal storage	256GB (236GB available)	512MB (170MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	7.2/0.384 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Social networking integration • WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo NEX S (256GB)	Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.65W/kg (head)