Samsung Galaxy 551
#8930
Sony Ericsson Aspen
#9396Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy 551
Sony Ericsson Aspen
Performance
41.742.9
Camera
10.011.3
Display
15.210.3
Battery
12.315.2
Build
16.40.2
Connectivity
26.523.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.812.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy 551 features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Aspen has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- Both devices share the same Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset and 600 MHz CPU, but the Aspen has more RAM at 256MB compared to the Galaxy's 160MB, potentially enhancing multitasking.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP, but the Aspen supports video recording at 480p, which is superior to the Galaxy's 320p.
- The Aspen also has a larger battery capacity of 1500mAh versus the Galaxy's 1200mAh.
- In terms of software, the Galaxy runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) while the Aspen operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy 551
Sony Ericsson Aspen
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as Samsung I5510, Samsung Callisto
Also known as Sony Ericsson Faith
Display
Size
3.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
160MB
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM, 100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 55 x 15.2 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.60 in)
117 x 60 x 12.5 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.49 in)
Weight
117 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Iconic Black, White Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.18 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A