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Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 vs Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 vs Samsung Star WiFi phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Star WiFi X Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 18Points
3.2"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 X
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

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Xperia X2} 18 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 vs Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)} 3 Advantages Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
+512MB (110MB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs50MB
+480x800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+292 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+3.2"7%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+WVGA (800x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+50 apps (Windows Mobile)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+92 grams (3.22 ounces)68%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)34%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos

11 Common items in both devices
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Resistive
Single
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
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ModelXperia X2Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X2i, X2a, SE VulcanSamsung S5230W Star WiFi, Samsung Star 1
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date1/5/201010/20/2009
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 110 millimeters (2.13 x 4.33 in)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)92 grams (3.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)292 PPI155 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
System versionWindows Mobile 6.5 Professional TitaniumProprietary OS
Firmware updateWindows Mobile 6.5.3 Professionalfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
RAM memory256MB LPDDRfeature not registered
Internal storage512MB (110MB available)50MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QVGA (320x240)Not 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

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV9MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours10 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)700 hours (29.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Elegant Black, Modern Silver
• 4GB SanDisk microSD included
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• Pocket Office
• Stereo FM via software update
• Videocall functionality via software update
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2Samsung Star WiFi (GT-S5230W)
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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