Category Breakdown
Kyocera Milano C5121
Samsung i550
Performance
65.561.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.453.3
Summary
- The Kyocera Milano C5121 features a larger 3.0-inch TFT display compared to the Samsung i550's 2.6-inch screen, both with the same resolution but the Milano offers a slightly better viewing experience due to its size.
- In terms of performance, the Milano is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, significantly outpacing the i550's 330 MHz processor and 150MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The Milano has a 1490 mAh battery, providing a longer usage time than the i550's 1200 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Milano runs on Android 2.3, while the i550 operates on Symbian OS 9.2, which may affect user experience and app availability.
- The build quality of the Milano is bulkier at 158g and thicker than the i550, which is lighter at 109g and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Kyocera Milano C5121
Samsung i550
General
Release Date
2011
2008
Announced
2011
2007
Description
For Sprint
Also version Samsung i550w with WLAN
Display
Size
3"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7627T
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
800 MHz
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
150MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1490 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1490 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
105 x 61 x 17.1 mm (4.13 x 2.40 x 0.67 in)
115 x 53 x 13.8 mm (4.53 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
Weight
158 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pink, Black
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g (Samsung i550w only)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

