Category Breakdown
O2 XDA Orbit II
Samsung Xcover 550
Performance
38.934.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.515.2
Battery
13.615.2
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
19.420.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.018.8
Summary
- The O2 XDA Orbit II features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Xcover 550 has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Orbit II is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 processor, compared to the Xcover 550's dual-core 460 MHz CPU, with both devices having similar RAM capacity.
- Both smartphones have a 3.15 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the Xcover 550 has a marginally better battery capacity at 1500 mAh versus the Orbit II's 1350 mAh.
- The Orbit II runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, while the Xcover 550 does not specify its operating system.
- The Xcover 550 is also slightly lighter and has a more compact design, while the Orbit II offers a more advanced software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
O2 XDA Orbit II
Samsung Xcover 550
General
Release Date
2008
2015
Announced
2007
2015
Description
HTC Polaris platform
Also known as Samsung Xcover B550H
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200
Spreadtrum SC7703
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 460 MHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot), SD 2.0 compatible
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500/1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 58 x 15.5 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.61 in)
129 x 56.2 x 14 mm (5.08 x 2.21 x 0.55 in)
Weight
130 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Steel Grey, Dark Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.56 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, CoPilot Live Navigator
To be confirmed
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

