Samsung Galaxy 551
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Sony Ericsson WT18i
#8765Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy 551
Sony Ericsson WT18i
Performance
41.749.0
Camera
10.012.5
Display
15.216.0
Battery
12.312.3
Build
16.40.2
Connectivity
26.521.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.814.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy 551 and Sony Ericsson WT18i both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display, but the WT18i offers a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a sharper image with a density of 180 ppi compared to the Galaxy's 240 x 400 pixels and 146 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the WT18i has a slightly faster CPU at 806 MHz versus the Galaxy's 600 MHz, although both devices have similar RAM capacities.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP, but the WT18i can record video at 480p@24fps, while the Galaxy is limited to 320p@15fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1200 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Galaxy runs on Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3.6), while the WT18i operates on an Android-based OMS 2.5, providing different software experiences.
- Build-wise, the WT18i is slightly lighter and more compact than the Galaxy 551.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy 551
Sony Ericsson WT18i
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as Samsung I5510, Samsung Callisto
For China
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
240
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz
806 MHz, Marvell PXA 920
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
160MB
150MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1200 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 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)
106 x 56.5 x 14.3 mm (4.17 x 2.22 x 0.56 in)
Weight
117 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.18 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 2.8/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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)
Android-based, OMS 2.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass