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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 vs Samsung Galaxy S II

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 7.8

Posted: 10 Feb 2008
Market Status: Released

Samsung Galaxy S II Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung I9100, Samsung Galaxy S 2, Samsung I9100G PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 9.4

Posted: 13 Feb 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSWindows Mobile Professional (6.1)Android (4.1.2, 4.0.4, 4.0, 2.3) 
Form factorSide-SliderCandybar 
Dimensions4.35 x 2.07 x 0.66 inches (110.5 x 52.6 x 17 mm)4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 inches (125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49 mm) 
Weight5.11 oz (145 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
4.09 oz (116 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Stylus  
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Colors Black, White 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches4.3 inches 
Resolution480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

311 ppi218 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTSuper AMOLED Plus 
Colors65 53616 777 216 
TouchscreenResistiveCapacitive, Multi-touch 
Features Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time10.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
18.30 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
29.6 days (710 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Talk time (3G)6.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
9.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)26.7 days (640 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
25.8 days (620 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Video call time3.00 hours  
Capacity1500 mAh1650 mAh 
TypeLi - PolymerLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Samsung Exynos 4210 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

528 MHzDual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processor3D Graphics HW acceleratorARM Mali-400 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM1024 MB RAM / DDR2 
Built-in storage0.4 GB32 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.6 
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoomBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo light, Video calling 
Front-facing camera 2 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMAMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX 
RadioFMFM, Stereo, RDS 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserInternet Explorer Mobile, supports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0supports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services support Facebook, Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
OtherOther version supports UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPSA-GPS 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updates Yes 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Midp 2.0, CLDC 1.1  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.03.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectorminiUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI via microUSB 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherComputer sync, SyncMLDLNA, MHL, Computer sync, OTA sync, SyncML 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

03 Oct 200811 Mar 2011 
FCC ID value: PY7A3880001 linkFCC ID value: A3LGTI9100 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.92 W/kg0.40 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body1.47 W/kg1.00 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz  
Product Specific Use 1.00 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.16 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced10 Feb 200813 Feb 2011 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

Q3 2008 (Official)  
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MSRP price   
 $ 800 
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