Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Performance
48.834.7
Camera
10.010.0
Display
32.315.2
Battery
12.312.3
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
27.524.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.011.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 features a slightly larger 3.0-inch TFT display compared to the 2.8-inch screen of the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5, both offering the same resolution but with the Galaxy Y providing a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Y has an 830 MHz CPU and 180 MB of RAM, surpassing the 600 MHz CPU and 170 MB RAM of the Galaxy 5.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with identical video capabilities, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1200 mAh for both models.
- The Galaxy Y runs on Android 2.3.5 with TouchWiz UI, while the Galaxy 5 operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, offering a more modern software experience in the Galaxy Y.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Galaxy Y being slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
Display
Size
3"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
830 MHz ARMv6
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
180MB 290MB RAM
170MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, f/2.8
2 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
320p@15fps
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-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104 x 58 x 11.5 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.45 in)
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
97.5 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic gray, white / changeable back covers in pearly white, dark black, fruity orange, bubblegum pink and silver platter
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.64 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 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot functionality
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
3.0, 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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

