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Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) vs ZTE X990 (Single-sim)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant vs ZTE X990 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE X990 X Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) 21Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)

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Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) vs X990 (Single-sim)} 2 Advantages ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
+16GB (13GB available)265 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (50MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)19%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+233 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+4"67%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
118 grams (4.13 ounces)vs+95 grams (3.33 ounces)24%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
HTML, XHTML, Flash player / WAP, HTML
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
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ModelGalaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)X990 (Single-sim)
Other model namesT-Mobile Samsung Vibrant T959 (3G)ZTE X990 Single-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date7/21/20105/1/2010
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 122.4 millimeters (2.54 x 4.82 in)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
RAM memory512MB LPDDRfeature not registered
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
128MB (50MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours8 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on grey
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• 2GB microSD included
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White on orange
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959)ZTE X990 (Single-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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