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Samsung C5212

Samsung C5212

#9832
Sony Ericsson W550

Sony Ericsson W550

#7804

Category Breakdown

Samsung C5212
Sony Ericsson W550
Performance
25.036.1
Camera
9.639.6
Display
31.431.4
Battery
10.38.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.53.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
11.317.3

Summary

  • The Samsung C5212 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson W550 has a smaller 1.8-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 157 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the C5212 has 60MB of storage compared to the W550's 256MB, although both have limited RAM.
  • Both devices sport a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the W550 supports video recording, whereas the C5212 does not.
  • The C5212 has a 1000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the W550's 900 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The build quality of the W550 is bulkier and heavier at 120g compared to the C5212's 98.7g, and the W550 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung C5212
Sony Ericsson W550

General

Release Date

2009
2005

Announced

2009
2005

Description

Also known as Samsung Fizz
W550c - Triple-band 900/1800/1900 for ChinaW550i - Triple-band 900/1800/1900

Display

Size

2.2"
1.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)

PPI

176
176

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

60MB
256MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

QCIF@15fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1000 mAh
900 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 900 mAh battery (BST-37)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 1.91 x 0.56 in)
93 x 46.5 x 22.5 mm (3.66 x 1.83 x 0.89 in)

Weight

98.7 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Vibrant Orange, Orchid White, Universe Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.0

NFC

USB

2.0
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A