Category Breakdown
Mitac MIO A501
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
Performance
64.061.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.3
Summary
- The Mitac MIO A501, released in 2007, features a 2.7-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Y S5360, launched in 2011, has a slightly larger 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Y is equipped with an 830 MHz ARMv6 CPU and 180MB of RAM, compared to the A501's 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU and 64MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking and responsiveness on the Galaxy Y.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Y can record video at 320p@15fps, which the A501 lacks.
- The Galaxy Y also boasts a larger 1200 mAh battery versus the A501's 1050 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- The A501 runs on Windows Mobile 5, while the Galaxy Y operates on Android 2.3.5 with TouchWiz UI, offering a more modern software experience with access to a wider range of applications.
- In terms of build quality, the Galaxy Y is lighter at 97.5g and slimmer at 11.5mm, making it more portable than the A501, which weighs 135g and has a thickness of 20.7mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Mitac MIO A501
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
General
Release Date
2007
2011
Announced
2007
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.7"
3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 850
N/A
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
830 MHz ARMv6
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB 64MB RAM
180MB 290MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SD/MMC, SDIO
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
95.7 x 59.6 x 20.7 mm, 118 cc (3.77 x 2.35 x 0.81 in)
104 x 58 x 11.5 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.45 in)
Weight
135 g
97.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Metallic gray, white / changeable back covers in pearly white, dark black, fruity orange, bubblegum pink and silver platter
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot functionality
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Windows Mobile 5 AKU3.3
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Windows Mobile 5 AKU3.3
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

