Category Breakdown
Samsung Gravity SMART
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
48.538.7
Camera
9.412.7
Display
16.016.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
16.016.6
Connectivity
25.123.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.413.7
Summary
- The Samsung Gravity SMART features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch display of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, both with the same resolution but the Xperia X8 has a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Gravity SMART is equipped with an 800 MHz ARMv6 CPU and 150MB of RAM, while the Xperia X8 has a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU with 168MB of RAM, resulting in a marginally better performance for the Gravity SMART.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X8 supports video recording at 480p@30fps, outperforming the Gravity SMART's 320p@14fps.
- The Gravity SMART has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia X8's 1200 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Gravity SMART runs Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Xperia X8 starts with Android 1.6 (Donut) but is upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair), providing a more modern experience on the Gravity SMART.
- Overall, the Gravity SMART offers better performance and battery capacity, while the Xperia X8 excels in camera video quality and display density.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Gravity SMART
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2011, June 22
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For T-Mobile.Also known as Samsung Gravity Touch 2, Samsung Smart, Samsung GT2, Samsung SGH-T589, Samsung Galaxy Q
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
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz ARMv6
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
150MB 270MB 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
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@14fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 59 x 14 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
130 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Red, Black/Green, Lunar Grey
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

