Category Breakdown
Celkon A97i
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.254.2
Summary
- The Celkon A97i and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display, but the Xperia X10 has a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia X10 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 1GB of RAM, which provides a more capable experience compared to the A97i's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU with no RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X10 offers autofocus and better video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The A97i runs on Android 4.0, while the Xperia X10 originally came with Android 1.6 but can be upgraded to 2.3, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A97i being slightly thicker and heavier than the Xperia X10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A97i
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2009
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as XPERIA X3 and Sony Ericsson Rachael
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
1GB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
w480p@30fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BST-41)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
119 x 63 x 13 mm (4.69 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
Weight
139 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Sensous Black, Luster White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

