Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660
#8390
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
#8954Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
56.338.7
Camera
10.012.7
Display
16.016.0
Battery
13.612.3
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
25.323.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.313.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch display of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but the Xperia has a higher pixel density at ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Gio has a faster 800 MHz CPU versus the 600 MHz of the Xperia, although both share the same GPU.
- The camera specifications are identical with both offering a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Gio is limited to 320p@15fps.
- The Gio has a slightly larger 1350 mAh battery compared to the Xperia's 1200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Gio runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Xperia starts with Android 1.6 (Donut) upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair), providing the Gio a more modern experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Gio being slightly lighter at 102g versus the Xperia's 104g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QCT MSM7227-1 Turbo Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
158MB 278MB RAM
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 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@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110.5 x 57.5 x 12.2 mm (4.35 x 2.26 x 0.48 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
102 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver White
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
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, 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 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass