Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
#8954Category Breakdown
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
49.138.7
Camera
11.212.7
Display
16.016.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
17.116.6
Connectivity
21.523.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.713.7
Summary
- The Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has a slightly smaller 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Spica is powered by an 800MHz CPU and offers 180MB of storage, compared to the Xperia X8's 600MHz CPU and 128MB storage, though both have similar RAM capacities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X8 can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the Galaxy Spica is limited to CIF@15fps.
- The Galaxy Spica has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the Xperia X8's 1200mAh.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy Spica runs Android 1.5/2.1, while the Xperia X8 starts with Android 1.6 and can be upgraded to 2.1, providing a slightly more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
Also known as:Samsung I5700 Galaxy LiteSamsung I5700 Galaxy Portal for T-Mobile
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
800MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
180MB
128MB 168MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
CIF@15fps
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
115 x 57 x 13.2 mm (4.53 x 2.24 x 0.52 in)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
124 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.61 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
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
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)/ 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass